Start a personal fundraiser

Go big. Go bold. Go Further. 

Go Further is a flexible, personal fundraising program that empowers you to turn any activity into a meaningful fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. 

Plan a run, host a birthday celebration, or launch a personal challenge. Go Further provides the tools and support you need to make a real impact.  

With three unique fundraising types, there’s a perfect fit for every passion!  

  • Go Challenge: Push your limits with a fitness or personal challenge for a great cause. 
  • Go Celebrate: Turn a special day into a gift of hope and support. 
  • Go Original: Bring your unique idea to life and fundraise your way. 

No matter how you get involved, you’ll be creating a brighter future for everyone affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. 

How it works 

Choose your fundraiser 

Pick from one of the three fundraiser types that aligns best with the activity you’re planning.  

Running a marathon? Choose Go Challenge! Celebrating an anniversary? Choose Go Celebrate! The possibilities are endless. 

If your idea doesn’t quite fit into Go Challenge or Go Celebrate, check out the Go Original option. 

Customize your page 

Make it personal! Share your story and explain why supporting Crohn’s and Colitis Canada breakthrough research and programs means so much to you. 

Fundraise 

Engage with friends, family, and your network to make a real impact for Canadians living with Crohn’s and colitis. 

Why Go Further? 

Go Further offers you the convenience and flexibility to choose to raise funds for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada your way. No matter how big or small your idea may be, we can provide you with the tools, resources and support to organize an impactful fundraiser. Plus, setting up a Go Further fundraiser comes with several additional benefits: 

Personalized fundraising pages 

Tailor your fundraising page to reflect your story and why you’re passionate about the cause. Family and friends are more likely to donate when they know how important it is to you! 

Easy-to-use tools 

Creating your own fundraiser has never been easier! No technical experience is required to set up your fundraising page and share why you go further.  

Track your progress 

See how close you are to your fundraising goal and celebrate every milestone with fun badges and blog posts!  

Fundraising ideas 

From marathons to virtual events, get inspiration and ideas to bring your next fundraiser to life. 

Secure payment options 

All donations made to Go Further fundraisers are processed securely, ensuring your supporters’ information is safe. 

Featured fundraisers  

Evan McFarlane

Go Challenge: Evan’s story

In 2024, Evan harnessed the power of community fundraising when he approached PGA Atlantic to set up a golf tournament. The tournament raised $10,000! Evan hopes to make it an annual tradition. 

David

Go Celebrate: A Conversation with Life 

To honour a classmate who had passed away due to complications from Crohn’s, 16-year-old David organized a fundraising concert featuring several original compositions and hundreds of performers. For David, it was important to use his talents to make a meaningful impact for others affected by Crohn’s and colitis. 

Jason

Go Original: Spectrefest 

In 2018, Mike experienced the heartbreaking loss of his older brother, Jason, due to complications related to colitis. An avid gamer, Jason’s loved ones have honoured his legacy through an annual 24-hour marathon stream titled Spectrefest, named after his gamer tag. In just two years, they’ve raised over $2,000!

  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

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