About Ladders Up for the Foundation - Funds for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Ladders’ Up for the Foundation Online Auction & Reception
Ladders’ Up for the Foundation is a charitable event and online auction held annually to raise funds for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The event takes place every spring during the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in Toronto and features live music, great food, prize draws and immeasurable networking opportunities. Months leading up to the event, companies and organizations donate goods and/or services, which are then posted on our auction website. Many fire personnel visit the auction website to bid on the donated items.
Funds raised from the auction and during the event go to supporting the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation which honors firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty and helps support their families. Every dollar raised from this event goes to towards the foundation’s education fund for the families of fallen firefighters. Since the inception of Ladders Up, we have raised over $100,000 for this important charity.
The 2016 Ladders Up for the Foundation Reception is on April 30th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 33 Carlson Court in Toronto from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. The online auction launches on March 1st.
We are still in need of items for the online auction site and raffle prizes during the event. We hope you will consider donating an item. Your donation can be in the form of a product, service or any specialty item (gift cards, electronics, excursions etc.). In exchange for your support, your company will be recognized as a contributor on the auction website and at during the reception. It is a great opportunity to elevate your brand all while supporting those in need in the fire service. You can view the online auction site at www.laddersup.ca
Donating is easy! Complete our online donation form at www.oafc.on.ca/ladders-donation-form. Once you complete the form, we will be in touch with you. For more information about the event you can contact one of our committee members listed below, or visit our website at www.firefightingincanada.com/laddersup/. To learn more about the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation, visit www.cfff.ca
Thank you in advance for your consideration and we hope you will consider supporting this great event!
2016 Ladders Up for the Foundation Committee
Mark Prendergast, M&L Supply Fire & Safety, markp@mnlsupply.com
Catherine Connolly, Canadian Poultry Magazine, cconnolly@annexweb.com
Michelle O’Hara, Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs,
michelle.ohara@oafc.on.ca
Kip Cosgrove, VFIS, kcosgrove@vfiscanada.com