Thank you! You helped raise $134,000 in net fundraising proceeds at the ninth annual Tour de Guelph, presented by Label Design Ltd. These funds will have a tremendous impact in the lives of many within our community.
Thanks to many of our sponsors, we are happy to present amazing prizes to our riders. The winners are in. CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS! Check out who won below.
All riders who raised $300 or more will automatically receive an exclusive 2022 Tour de Guelph cycling jersey. 86 registrants earned this year’s cycling jersey! Way to go!
All riders who raised $1,000 or more will receive a $50 gift card to Speed River Bicycle, generously provided by Speed River Bicycle. 27 registrants won a $50 Speed River Bicycle gift card this year!
These milestone prizes will be delivered by the end of August to the winners. Pick up at The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital is available as well.
Danby Appliances gave riders even more opportunities to win prizes with fun and easy fundraising challenges. The Flash Fundraising Promotions occurred three times in the lead up to the event. To celebrate their 75th year, Danby awarded riders in a series of draws with gift cards at a $75 value. To be included in the draw, riders needed to raise $75 within a certain time period. Thanks, Danby!
Winners of $75 gift card to Speed River Bicycle:
Winners of $75 gift card to The Wooly Pub:
Winners of $75 gift card to Paramount Skis Bikes Boards:
These winners raised $1000 or more and were entered to win one of the Top Fundraiser Prizes thanks to Guelph-Wellington Homecare!
Jannette TenHag has won two economy return tickets for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination in North America including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean! Thanks, Air Canada Foundation!
Gerry Neufeld has won a $350 gift certificate to Paramount Skis Bikes Boards! Thanks, Paramount Skis Bikes Boards!
Francine Dore has won a gift card for Major Bike Tune-Up Package from Velofix ($149 value)! Thanks, Velofix!
Youth fundraisers who raised $300 or more were entered for a chance to win awesome prizes!
DCO XZONE alt, 24” wheels, 21-speed, alloy frame, suspension fork and disc brakes. Retail value $539.00.
For the second year in a row, Home Group Realty helped teams with tips and tricks for a fun and successful fundraising experience as the Tour de Guelph Teams Ambassador. Thanks, Home Group Realty!
This year we had 56 teams raise $80,025! Wow!
All teams were automatically entered into the Tour de Guelph Team Challenge for a chance to win one of two top fundraising team celebrations.
And the winners are…
The Guelph Triathlon Club team raised the most overall at $24,950. They have won a celebration at The Wooly Pub.
The VBA team fundraised the most per team members raising $11,645 altogether. They have won a celebration at Borealis Grille & Bar (Guelph).
Thanks to the Neighbourhood Group of Companies for donating these celebrations in kind!
See our Team Challenge page for all team challenge info, including how to start or join a team after you have already registered.
When you registered, an online fundraising page was created for you. We’ve made a series of short videos that will show you how to login and make the most of the online fundraising tools.
1. Ask everyone you know. Friends, family, neighbours, and work colleagues. You just never know who may hold the causes close to their heart, or who may simply want to support you to help you reach your goal.
2. Ask up to three times. It may take you asking and then a couple of reminders before your supporters follow through with a donation. Life is busy and your request may have been forgotten. Our recommendation is to ask once and remind up to two times.
3. Personalize your online giving page. Add your photo and personal story, or why the cause and reaching your goal is important to you.
To personalize your fundraising page, click the Participant Login link found at the very top of this webpage. Then using your user name and password that you created when you registered, you can login to the fundraising portal to access all our online fundraising tools including your personal fundraising page.
4. Set the bar by making a self-pledge. People will see your commitment and be more likely to support you. Also, your self-pledge will set a precedent for what others will donate.
To make a donation to yourself, go to the Tour de Guelph home page, select search to search for and find your personal fundraising page, then click the donate button on your page to make a donation to yourself.
5. Start early! The earlier you start asking, the more time you’ll have to reach your goal.
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