FAQ

FAQ

What is Shinerama?

  • Why should I participate in Shinerama?

    Shinerama is a great way to give back to your local community, gain valuable career-focused skills, and meet cool, new people at your school! We rely on the generous support of our volunteers, donors, and partners, who help us achieve our mission to end cystic fibrosis.

  • What are ways I can be involved in Shinerama?

    Please contact your school’s Shinerama campaign coordinator to find out what volunteer roles are available. To find your campaign coordinator’s contact information, click on "Find Your School". Once you locate your school in the drop-down list, click on your school’s name to be redirected to your school's online fundraising page. There you will find your campaign coordinator's contact information! You can also email shinerama@cysticfibrosis.ca and we will connect you with your school's campaign coordinator.

  • I’m a full-time student, what is the commitment level required to be part of Shinerama?

    For more information, please reach out to shinerama@cysticfibrosis.ca.

  • How is the money I raise through Shinerama used at Cystic Fibrosis Canada?

    Cystic Fibrosis Canada advocates for access to critical medicines, funds innovative research and ensures the care and support that our entire community needs are available and accessible. We are going further to lengthen lifespans and improve lives.

  • How do I get involved on the National Leadership Team?

    Please reach out to shinerama@cysticfibrosis.ca for more information for joining next year’s National Leadership Team as a campaign advisor or regional director.

Becoming a Shiner

  • How do I join an existing school team?

    During the registration process, you will be asked if you would like to create or join a team. Click on "Join existing team” from the drop-down list ," and then search for the team you are interested in joining by either searching by the team name or team captain's email.

  • Why can't I find the team I want to join when I'm registering?

    Please double check spelling of the team name. Or try searching by the team captain’s email. It’s possible that your team captain has not created your team yet. In this case, you can register as an individual and join the team later once it has been created.

  • Can our school participate as a club, student union, group, department?

    Absolutely! Your school can participate in any capacity and raise funds through any type of group. Please contact shinerama@cysticfibrosis.ca for more information.

  • I’m a first-year student, how do I participate in Shinerama?

    You can see if your school is participating in a Shinerama Campaign this year by clicking “Find your school”. You can then reach out to your student union to see how you can get involved. If your school is not listed, please reach out to shinerama@cysticfibrosis.ca.

  • Can I still support Shinerama even though my school does not participate?

    Of course! You can either make a general donation to Shinerama, or you can register as a virtual Shiner and fundraise online. If you are interested in starting a Shinerama campaign at your school, please contact shinerama@cysticfibrosis.ca

  • How can I bring Shinerama to my school?

    We are always looking to bring Shinerama to new Canadian universities and colleges. Contact shinerama@cysticfibrosis.ca to get started!

Raising Funds as a Shiner

  • How do I fundraise for Shinerama?

    Think about what you love doing and how you can share that with others. Crafts, food, shows, classes or a parties are just some options! Once you register, we will share with you a fundraising guide with lots of ideas, hints and tips.

  • How much money do I need to raise?

    There are no registration fees, or minimum fundraisings to support Cystic Fibrosis Canada. We provide lots of useful tools and support to help you raise as much as possible.

  • Why should I make a self-donation?

    Self-donations show that you are invested and committed to raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and sets the bar for your donors to donate a similar amount. You are given the option to make a self-donation during the registration process. You can also make a self-donation at any time through your personal fundraising page.

Donations

  • How do I make a general donation to Shinerama?

    Click on "DONATE" and then on "GENERAL DONATION". Follow the instructions on the donation page.

  • How do I donate to a specific Shiner?

    Click on "DONATE " and then search for the specific participant you would like to donate in the search bar.

  • How do I receive a tax receipt

    All donors who make an online donation of $20.00 or more will automatically be sent a tax receipt to the email address provided during the donation process.

  • I lost my tax receipt; how can I get another copy?

    Please contact shinerama@cysticfibrosis.ca and we would be happy to help you.

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