FAQs

Here are a few reasons on why we think you should participate!

• Experience the skill, strategy, and athleticism of Para sport firsthand.
• Raise awareness for the Paralympic movement and support Canadian athletes.
• Help create inclusive sport opportunities for Canadians with a disability.
• It’s an action-packed, fun-filled event with a purpose!

It’s easy! Email us at paratoughcup@paralympic.ca or register directly through the city event page. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Yes. Each team has a minimum fundraising requirement (or registration fee) of $5,000. This can either be fundraised or we can invoice your organization the total amount. Don’t worry, no matter how you cover the registration fee, it still goes towards your total fundraising total.

Make sure you wear comfortable/ exercise clothing and running shoes (no open-toed shoes). If you would like to wear your organizations t-shirt, or jersey you are welcome to! Pending the sports offered, you will want long pants as some participants prefer long pants for sitting volleyball and long pants are highly recommended for the Para ice hockey station.

Please eat lunch before you arrive and bring a reusable water bottle. We will have small snacks available throughout the day and additional food and beverages will be served at the end of the competition.

Donating is a direct contribution to the Paralympic Foundation of Canada.

Fundraising involves rallying your network to support the cause, multiplying your impact.

Yes, you can do it! Even though it might be challenging, know you’re making an impact in the lives of Canadians with a disability. When you sign up as a fundraiser, we’ll provide you with some useful tools to help you ask people in your network for their support. Finding your comfort is key, and there are plenty of options.

Yes. All donations made through the P2P (peer-to-peer) platform are tax deductible and can be counted toward your fundraising total. You can also collect offline donations – that is, envelopes of cash or cheques from those who don’t want to make an online donation – and enter those in here as well. We can help you navigate this process along the way!

The fundraising period runs from January 1 to December 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT. However, the funds you’ve raised through the P2P platform on CanadaHelps by the date of the ParaTough Cup event you’re attending will count toward your team’s total.

You can reach out to us at paratoughcup@paralympic.ca with any questions. We would be happy to hear from you!