Fundraising Rewards and Contests

To show our appreciation for your commitment to fundraising for Gutsy Walk, we’ll be offering registered participants with one-of-a-kind rewards at specified fundraising amounts. Register today to earn epic rewards while making an impact for all those affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in Canada!

Want to earn your own rewards, but not sure how to get started? We’ve got you covered! Check out our Tools & Tips page for all the best tips to achieve fundraising success!

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada reserves the right to substitute rewards where needed.


Individual Participant Rewards

In addition to the exclusive 2024 Gutsy Walk t-shirt all registered participants are eligible for, if you fundraise $150 and over, your efforts will also earn you exciting rewards, and could even grant you access to our new Stars Galaxy! 

Fundraising Level: Fundraising Rewards:
$150+ Gutsy Walk T-Shirt
$250-$749 $10 e-Gift Card + Gutsy Walk T-Shirt
$750 - $999 $30 e-Gift Card + Gutsy Walk T-Shirt
$1,000 - $2,499 $85 e-Gift Card + Gutsy Walk T-Shirt + Rising Star Reward
$2,500 - $4,999 $200 e-Gift Card + Gutsy Walk T-Shirt + Shooting Star Reward
$5,000 - $9,999 $400 e-Gift Card + Gutsy Walk T-Shirt + Shooting Star Reward
$10,000+ $850 e-Gift Card + Gutsy Walk T-Shirt + Super Star Reward

 

Rewards Reminders:

  • Participants must be registered to earn exclusive rewards
  • Each registered participant will receive only one reward
  • Should you choose to forgo your e-gift card reward, you can indicate so through your Account Settings in the Participant Centre 
  • To qualify for rewards, registered participants must ensure Crohn’s and Colitis Canada receives funds no later than June 30, 2024
  • To receive your Gutsy Walk t-shirt before walk day, registered participants must have raised $150 by May 20, 2024 
  • Please allow 10 to 12 weeks following June 30 for all donations to be processed and your e-gift card to be sent to you via the email provided at registration

Team Contests and Rewards

Gutsy Walk wouldn’t have the impact it does without dedicated teams and team captains! As an extra show of thanks for all that registered Gutsy Walk teams do for our community, we’ll be awarding the following rewards:
 

Team Contests and Rewards
Contest 1 For the team with the highest fundraising total, each team member will receive an exciting, customized prize valued at $500 total
Contest 2 All teams that fundraise $2,500 or more and consist of five or more team members who actively fundraise will be entered in a draw to win a $500 e-gift card

 

Team Captain Reward

Each team captain whose team is comprised of two or more actively fundraising members, including the team captain, who raises a minimum of $200 as a team, will receive an exclusive Stomach Stress Reliever!

Stomach Stress Reliever

Get Gutsy Kids Club

The highest number of new inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnoses in Canada are occurring in children, particularly under the age of 6. Canada also has among the highest rates of pediatric IBD in the world. These startling statistics are why we’ve developed the Get Gutsy Kids Club. 
 
It’s easy to become a member! If you’re 13 years of age or younger, you’re welcome to join the Get Gutsy Kids Club just by registering online for Gutsy Walk. 
 
Get Gutsy Kids Club members who raise $500 or more will automatically be entered in a draw to win an exciting prize valued at $300! Members who raise $1,000 or more will receive two additional entries.
 


Early Bird Contest

What's the Early Bird Contest?

The Early Bird Contest was a promotion that was active from November 22 to December 31, 2023. Those who registered for Gutsy Walk and raised $250 or more online during the promotion period were entered to win one (1) of 50 “I Heart Guts” Colon Plush pillows.

Missed out on the Early Bird Contest? Don’t worry! There’s lots of rewards that you can win simply by taking part—and we’re not done with contests yet! Stay tuned for more contest news and announcements in the lead-up to the 2024 Gutsy Walk!



Gear Up for Gutsy Walk Promotion

WHAT’S GEAR UP FOR GUTSY WALK?

Gear Up for Gutsy Walk is not only a contest, but our way to get the community excited to fundraise for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s largest fundraising event, Gutsy Walk!  
 
To participate, participants that register and raise at least $50 or more online between April 29 and May 13 will be entered to win one of three grocery store gift card prizes, valued at $300, $200, and $100, respectively. And, as a bonus: every additional $50 raised will earn participants an additional entry! 
 
The winners will be notified by email by June 7. The winners must contact Crohn’s and Colitis Canada by June 30 to claim the Promotion prize.