Host your very own fundraising event and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
What started as a school project for Ryan is now the world’s project. Together, we have helped bring clean water and improved sanitation to over 1,507,911 people!
I just love hearing more examples of people who just do what they want to do and don’t care if it’s not going to fix the entire problem or not going to make the biggest impact on the world, but are naïve enough to do what I did when I was six. And it’s amazing what can happen over time.
— Ryan Hreljac
Anyone can help make a difference – including you!
PICK A GOAL!
How much money would you like to raise?
PICK AN EVENT OR ACTIVITY!
How will you raise the money?
GET MOVING!
Create a timeline, ask for help and spread the word
FUNDRAISING IDEAS
Whether you're looking for a sporty challenge, wanting to put your skills to good use, or just bring everyone together for a bit of fun, you'll have a great time fundraising and helping us make difference in the lives of others.
A-thons
Art Sale
Auctions
Bag Groceries
Bees
Bingo
Birthday Fund
Cake-Decorating Contest
Car Wash
Chores For Change
Comedy Night
Concerts
Create Greeting Cards
Dance
Dress Down at Work or School
Facebook Fundraising
Games Night
Holiday Gift-Wrapping
Ice Cream Socials
Item Count
Karaoke
Kick a Habit
Lawn Maintenance
Merchandise Sales
Pet Care
Petting Zoo
Raffles
Read-A-Thon
Scavenger Hunt or Amazing Race
Sports Tournaments
Talent Night
Theme Parties
Trivia Night
Uniform Free Day
Used-Items Sale
Who’s That Baby?
It was over a decade ago when I first heard Ryan’s story while in elementary school. As children, it was eye-opening to learn about the need for clean water, and to see Ryan, someone our own age, have such a strong passion to drive change was inspiring. This message never left me over the years as I pursued my own passion in the health field. Safe water and better health go hand-in-hand in improving lives and empowering communities. After many years since my first classroom fundraiser, I wanted to get reinvolved with the Foundation through what I felt was a fun way to gather friends to each play a role in helping end the global water crisis that still affects our world today. And thus, that was how the Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament for Ryan’s Well began in Ottawa! As Ryan always says, ‘A community of ordinary people can do extraordinary things!
—Wendy Zhang, 3rd Party Fundraiser
HOW TO SPREAD THE WORD!
Here are some tips for to help share why you’re passionate about clean water with everyone!
- Create an Event for your fundraiser on Facebook, or post about it in your status.
- Make a Video and share with friends and family, or online. Share on your YouTube page.
- Talk to Friends and Family about what you’re doing, and why you’re doing it.
- Take Photos of the Work You’re Doing and share it on social media. Don’t forget to use #RyansWell
- Make Posters to put up around your school.
- Start a Ryan’s Well Club at your school.
- Reach Out to your local newspaper, radio station, etc., to share why you’re passionate about clean water.
Happy Fundraising!
Fundraising Resources
If you’re looking for resources for your next fundraiser in support of Ryan’s Well, look no further! Below, you’ll find posters, brochures, and donation jar wrappers.
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