Play It Forward Challenge

FAQs


WHERE DO THE FUNDS RAISED GO?

Funds raised from the Play It Forward virtual challenge will play a vital role in Right To Play's response to the COVID-19 pandemic both here in Canada and internationally. Thank you for your support!


WILL I GET A CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPT FOR MY DONATION?

All donations made through our online fundraising page with all of the required information (full name and complete address) will automatically receive a charitable tax receipt by email. If you have a question about your tax receipt please contact us at canada@righttoplay.com.


CAN I COLLECT CASH OR CHEQUE PLEDGES? HOW WILL RIGHT TO PLAY RECEIVE OFFLINE DONATIONS?

As a virtual challenge participant and fundraiser, you have the option of accepting cash pledges from your sponsors and entering them right into our online platform so it is counted towards your goal. Once logged in from your dashboard, go to "Raise at least $200" on the left navigation menu and click on "Enter cash/checks." Due to COVID-19, our office is limited in handling cash and cheque donations. However, you have the option of making a credit card payment to cover your sponsored offline pledges through our online peer-to-peer platform in your participant dashboard.


​HOW CAN I SUPPORT RIGHT TO PLAY WITHOUT JOINING THE PLAY IT FORWARD VIRTUAL CHALLENGE?

We are very grateful for any support, whether you participate in the Play It Forward virtual challenge or not. Thank you! Our supporters play a vital role in our local and global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can still make a donation by hovering over "Donate" at the top of your screen until a drop down menu appears and clicking "Make a Donation." You can make a donation towards a participant's or team's fundraising goal by clicking "Donate to a Participant/Team" and then using the search feature to find their name. Once you have, click on the "Donate" button underneath their name and follow the prompts.


DO I HAVE TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE AS A TEAM? 

Feel free to play your way! You can take part in the challenge as an individual or a team. Play It Forward virtual challenge teams can have up to 10 individuals. You are able to earn leader board points as an individual participant or as a team in each of the categories.


HOW DO I INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN?

At the top, right side of your personal page, team page, and the homepage, there is a menu with a black button saying "Invite a friend." Follow the prompts and be sure to invite more people to gain more points!


HOW DO I EARN POINTS?
Earn 1 point: 
  • Every time a participant's video is viewed
  • For every dollar a participant raises (NOTE: team donations that are not allocated to a participant will result in team points)
Earn 2 points:
  • For every dollar you donate
Earn 10 points:
  • Each photo uploaded
Earn 25 points: 
  • ​For every friend that accepts the participants invitation to join sent through their RTP Play It Forward account
  • Each video uploaded
Earn 50 points:
  • For every daily #RTPPlayItForward challenge completed (or for using the 'buy out' of the challenge option)
  • Completing an optional activity for the challenge (check your participant dashboard for available activities that will earn you points)
  • For every friend invited who completes at least one daily challenge


ARE THERE PRIZES FOR COMPLETING THE CHALLENGE? WHAT CAN I WIN?

At the end of the day, everyone who engages and participates in the challenge is a winner for supporting Right To Play and its mission to protect, educate and empower children and youth. At the end of May, the window for collecting points will be over and we will award top prizes for Leader Board categories including:

  • Top social media sharer 
  • Top recruiter - invite all your friends, family members, and peers 
  • Top fundraising team, family, and/or individual


WHERE DO I FIND CHALLENGES TO COMPLETE?

You can find Challenges in the main menu at the top of the page under "Get Started" when you click "Browse Challenges" or in your participant dashboard left hand navigation. Once you've found a Challenge you'd like to complete, click "Accept the Challenge" and follow the prompts. The more Challenges you complete, the more points you earn!


CAN I VIEW MY ACTIVITY HISTORY AND PROGRESS?

Yes, you can view your activity history and progress on your dashboard. Hover over your name at the top, right side of your screen until a drop down menu appears. Click on "Manage My Page" and then click on Dashboard from the left hand navigation.


HAVE A QUESTION NOT LISTED ABOVE OR NEED TECHNICAL SUPPORT?

Please contact our support staff at cnoevents@righttoplay.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can!