Events
Blue Sea's peer-to-peer events will help your charity fundraise like never before.A successful peer-to-peer fundraising event is a fantastic addition to your yearly fundraising plan. When you work with Blue Sea and tap into one of our national P2P events, you save hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars. We do the heavy lifting, working year-round getting everything ready so your charity can step right in and begin recruiting, fundraising, and hosting without distraction.
We offer three, national peer-to-peer events which focus on three cause types below. Each is built on the premise that the more you fundraise, the more you keep. Partner grant payouts range between 70% and 85%.
Coldest Night of the Year
Canada's National Walk for Homelessness
Since 2011, the Coldest Night of the Year has raised more than $56 million. The 2023 Coldest Night of the Year will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
CNOY is an excellent fundraising option for social service charities looking for a successful, proven p2p fundraising event:
- Non-competitive, family-friendly 2 + 5 km walk
- Virtual fundraising option
- Winter event held annually in late February
- For charities that serve people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness
- Payouts increase from 70% to 85% as you fundraise more
Ride for Refuge
Whether riding or walking, every mile matters!
The Ride for Refuge began in 2004 and has raised more than $24 million. The 2023 Ride for Refuge will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The RIDE is a great fundraising option for social service charities looking for a successful peer-to-peer fundraising event:
- Non-competitive, family-friendly cycling or walking
- Freestyle virtual fundraising option
- Fall event held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving
- For charities serving displaced, vulnerable, and exploited people
- Payouts increase from 70% to 85% as you fundraise more
The Grand Parade
The Celebration of a Lifetime
Since launching in 2018, The Grand Parade has raised $1,000,000! In 2023, The Grand Parade will be held on the weekend of Saturday, September 16, 2023.
The Grand Parade is an excellent fundraising option for social service charities looking for a successful peer-to-peer fundraising event:
- Non-competitive, family-friendly 2 and 5 km walk
- Virtual fundraising option
- A late spring event held mid-September
- Focused on charities that serve and celebrate aging Canadians
- Payouts increase from 70% to 85% as you fundraise more