Plaid for Dad Frequently Asked Questions
How do I Register?
There is no cost to register your workplace for Plaid for Dad. Each workplace should designate a Team
Captain to be the contact person for the event. This person can either register the team online by
visiting plaidfordad.ca or by submitting a registration form by mail, fax or email to:
Marla MacLeod
Sr. Coordinator, Community Giving & Events
2 Lombard Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 1M1
Tel. 416-441-2131 ext. 227
Fax: 416-441-2325
Email: [email protected]
How do I register my company with multiple locations?
If your company has multiple locations please contact Marla MacLeod (above) and she will be happy to
help with your team registration.
What is the role of the Team Captain?
The Plaid for Dad Team Captain will be the main contact person for his or her team. Each Team
Captain is responsible for:
 Being the internal plaid champion in the workplace to brainstorm engaging activities for your
colleagues to be involved and participate.
 Setting up your workplace’s online fundraising page to make it easy to collect donations from
colleagues.
 Recruiting colleagues to donate and participate! Each registered team will be mailed a Plaid for
Dad tool kit which includes your stickers, fundraising tips and promotional materials.
 Collecting all donations from colleagues signing up offline and other fundraising activities, and
returning funds to Prostate Cancer Canada. All funds must be submitted by July 1, 2016.
How many Team Captains should my company have?
We prefer if each company has one team captain. However, if your company has multiple locations or
feels it is necessary to have more than one Team Captain, please provide contact details for each
captain to Marla MacLeod.
What is included in the Plaid for Dad Tool Kit?
 Plaid for Dad Stickers: these can be handed out to employees when they make their donation
and pledge to wear Plaid for Dad. Employees can place these prominently in their
workspace to show their commitment to their colleagues. Contact Marla MacLeod if you need more
stickers.
 Registration Form: complete this form to officially register your workplace for Plaid for Dad.
 Frequently Asked Questions.
 Fundraising Tips and Ideas.
 Email Templates: these templates will make your life easier as you write to your office to
announce Plaid for Dad and to keep employees engaged leading up to June 17th!
 Posters: post these around your office to promote Plaid for Dad.
 Buy Plaid – Help Dad: Hudson’s Bay is the Official Retail Partner of Prostate Cancer Canada’s
Plaid for Dad Campaign. When you purchase one of six select Hudson North plaid shirts, the HBC
Foundation will donate $20 to the campaign, providing vital funding for prostate cancer research.
Available at all Hudson's Bay locations across Canada!
 Shop Plaid – Help Dad: Visit plaidfordad.ca to purchase the official Plaid for Dad BBQ Kit. 100%
of net proceeds will support Prostate Cancer Canada and Plaid for Dad.
 Social Media Images: use these on your social media channels, or in emails and internal
communications. You can also share these with your employees so they can use them on their
profiles online to tell their friends and family about the campaign!
 Funds Remittance Form: When the campaign is over, use this form when you send us the funds
that were generously raised in your workplace.
 Donation Form: Use this form for any offline donations that you are requesting tax receipts for, or
for any offline donations that are being paid with a credit card. Donations of $20 or more are
eligible for tax receipts. Include this form with your Funds Remittance Form.
How do I participate in Plaid for Dad?
It’s simple! Donate a minimum amount either online or through your workplace Team Captain and wear
plaid to work on June 16th. Take photos of you and your team and post them to social media with
#PlaidForDad to help raise awareness and show off your team’s plaid! To maximize your fundraising,
consider hosting a small event, like a company bake sale or BBQ in June to raise additional funds for
your team.
How does Prostate Cancer Canada invest donor dollars?
Prostate Cancer Canada invests the generous donations of Canadians towards funding research that
will uncover better diagnostic and treatment options, and towards providing comprehensive education
and support services for those living with and affected by prostate cancer. Learn more about how your
donation is making a difference by visiting prostatecancer.ca.
What is the minimum donation amount for a tax receipt?
Online Donation – donations made online will receive an automatic e-receipt.
Offline Donations – receipts will automatically be issued for donations of $20 or more. For donations of
less than $20, receipts will be issued upon request. Donor’s name and address must be provided in
order to receive a tax receipt.