Monthly Archives: November 2018

Toronto Section Opportunities Fund … financial support available for special projects The Toronto Section is pleased to continue a funding initiative successfully launched in 2012. The Opportunities Fund is a cash award intended to assist Toronto Section Members in good standing to help cover costs involved in climbing-related projects beyond those encompassed by Leadership Programs. The individual or group wishing support is required to submit a written grant application. Award amounts are based on funding and on the budget requirements of each application. Applications are to be sent by email to: info@alpineclubtoronto.ca
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Each year Toronto Climbers raise funds for Make-A-Wish Canada by rappelling down the 30-storey east wall of Toronto City Hall, and in the last two years we’ve raised an incredible $118,000 for Make-A-Wish. We had lots of fun doing it, including gourmet dinners courtesy of Chef Bryan Thompson, silent auctions to help rappellers raise funds, and of course the rappel days themselves.  A few of our team members were initially worried about finding the required $1,500 worth of donors, but all were willing to give it a try, and each raised at least $1,500 for each campaign. In my experience, […]
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