Fundraising Resources

Ready to cook up a win?

To claim your spot at the top of the leaderboard and make the biggest impact, follow these five essential recipes for fundraising success. Each step is designed to stir up excitement, bring your network to the table, and turn up the heat on your fundraising.


Let’s get cooking and cook up something that makes a difference!

1. Start with your own secret ingredient.

Make the first move—donate $100 or more to your own page. It sets the table for success and shows others you’re serious about your recipe for change.

2. Stir in some support.

Ask five family members and friends to donate $50 each. That’s $250 toward helping Canadians living with diabetes live healthier lives—one dish, one dollar at a time.

3. Turn up the heat on social.

Share your fundraising page on social media and invite your followers to chip in $25. The first few donations can help you build quick momentum—and get your dish noticed!

4. Add a dash of corporate flavour.

Ask four local businesses you love—maybe your favourite café, grocery store, or restaurant—to donate $50 each. Local flavour makes every campaign better.

5. Taste-test your results (and send reminders).

Don’t be shy about a little follow-up! Many supporters just need a friendly nudge to help you reach your fundraising goal. Every reminder brings you closer to $300—and to making a real difference.

Check out our fundraising guide

Looking to make the most of your support? Check out our Fundraising Guide for tips, ideas, and resources to help you raise funds, inspire your community, and make a bigger impact with Aprons in Action!

Incentives & Rewards

Your personal fundraising milestones don’t just help change lives—they also serve up some amazing rewards along the way! Every dollar you raise adds a new ingredient to your success, bringing you closer to exciting prizes. As you turn up the heat and elevate your impact, you’ll earn entries into draws for even more delicious rewards:

  • $200

    You’ve stirred up something amazing! At $200, you’re entered to win a KitchenAid mixer. One more push to $300 gets you your apron and the chance to submit your signature recipe.

  • $300

    You’ve cooked up $300! You've officially earned your exclusive Aprons in Action apron and unlocked your recipe submission when online voting opens on September 2. Time to show off your culinary magic!

  • $500

    You’ve hit $500-talk about a chef’s kiss! Enjoy your $25 grocery gift card to kick‑start something delicious in the kitchen.

  • $1,000

    At $1,000, step into the virtual kitchen with celebrity chef Malcolm Campbell. Living with type 1 diabetes and winner of the 2025 Air Canada Best New Restaurant Award, Malcolm brings incredible talent and heart to the Aprons in Action community. This exclusive cooking class is your chance to virtually cook alongside a true culinary star. It's sure to be fun, flavorful, and totally unforgettable!

  • $2,500

    You're officially cooking with fire at the elite fundraising level of $2,500! You’ll be entered to win a stunning 12-piece HexClad Pots & Pans Set - the premium cookware loved by chefs and home cooks alike. This is the ultimate kitchen upgrade to match your elite fundraising skills. Keep stirring up support.

  • $5,000

    You’ve reached elite status at the $5,000 level, and earned the Ninja® Foodi® Grill! With 500°F Cyclonic Grilling Technology, it sears, sizzles, and air‑fry crisps™ to perfection. The ultimate in fundraising deserves an ultimate kitchen upgrade.

  • $10,000

    Hit the $10,000 milestone and prepare for a culinary thrill - a private virtual cooking class with Chef Alvin Leung, one of the world’s most celebrated mulit Michelin starred chefs! His creativity, edge make this an experience you’ll never forget. You raised big, and now you get to cook big!

  • Overall Top Fundraiser

    Our highest‑achieving fundraiser will receive an extraordinary reward: a judging seat at the Aprons in Action Celebration Gala on World Diabetes Day, November 14, 2026, in Toronto. 


    This VIP experience includes airfare, two nights’ accommodation, and the rare privilege of joining our celebrity judges on stage as part of an unforgettable culinary celebration.

  • Overall Top Corporate Team

    The highest fundraising corporate team will earn the opportunity to nominate one representative to join the judges at the Aprons in Action Celebration Gala on World Diabetes Day, November 14, 2026, in Toronto. 


    This VIP experience includes round-trip airfare, two nights’ accommodation, and a seat at the judges’ table alongside our celebrity culinary talent—a powerful moment of national recognition for your team’s impact.

Contests & promotions (Coming soon)

Aprons in Action Challenge

Rules and Regulations

  • Participant Waiver & Challenge Rules & Regulations

    Click below to see the full participant waiver/contest rules and regulations for Aprons in Action presented by Manulife. 

    Rules & Regulations

  • Contest & Promotion Rules & Regulations

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    Challenge Rules

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