Every Kilometre Empowers a Young Entrepreneur.
This October, join Team PowerPlay and help us raise $100,000 to bring the PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs program to [no. of classrooms] grade 4 to 8 classrooms across Canada.
Help us Reach Our Goal!
Why We Run
Every step with Run for PowerPlay brings us closer to giving 4,000 students in grades 4 to 8 across Canada real entrepreneurial experience. For over 25 years, PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs has empowered students to build their own businesses, developing an entrepreneurial mindset and harnessing their creativity and confidence to unleash their full potential.
This October, our runners are turning every kilometre into opportunity: helping the next generation discover what they’re capable of.
Join us, as a runner donor or sponsor, and become part of the mission.
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PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs is a Canadian charity dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth with the entrepreneurial mindset.
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Our 2026 goal is to raise $100,000 by October 11, 2026 (Marathon Day). Every dollar directly supports our youth. Through your donation, you help us:
Launch of PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs in more Canadian classrooms.
Empower educators with turnkey, curriculum-based resource packages and training.
Provide mentorship opportunities and host school-based showcase events.
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How you can help power our mission:
Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.
Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.
The Impact in Numbers
$100,000
4,000
900+
2026 Campaign Goal
Students Empowered Through PowerPlay
Communities Reached Across Canada
Leading the Charge
Meet our Co-Chairs
David Basche
President, Astria Properties
Ben Raps
President/CEO, Taurus Commercial
Meet the Runners
Brad Sample
David Miao
Matias Marquez
Matthias Raps
Managing Partner, Action Contents & Moving
CEO, Liberate Logistics
CEO, ethos
Portfolio Manager, ScotiaMcleod
My Fundraiser Checklist
Fundraiser Toolkit
Corporate Matching Gift Form
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Sample SMS Content
Hi [Name]!
Hope you're doing well 😊 I’m sure you’ve seem my posts but in case you haven’t, I've joined Run for PowerPlay 2026 in support of PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs: a charity that empowers young Canadians with the entrepreneurial mindset, skills and confidence that last a lifetime.
Would you consider donating $25 to support my run? That's all it takes to empower one student with the tools to create their own pathway to success.
Totally understand if now's not the right time, any support or share means a lot! Here's the link to donate: [your unique fundraising link].
Thank you so much!
Social Media Captions
Training isn’t always easy but knowing it helps youth discover their full potential? 100% worth it
I’m running to support PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs in empowering young Canadians with the entrepreneurial mindset, skills and confidence that last a lifetime.
Let’s #RunforPowerPlay2026 and support my run here: [your unique fundraising link]
Just finished my run today!
So proud to be part of #RunForPowerPlay2026, a movement supporting PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, a charity that empowers young Canadians with the entrepreneurial mindset, skills and confidence that last a lifetime.
Just like in running, success in entrepreneurship starts with showing up. Help me empower future changemakers: [your unique fundraising link]
#PowerPlayYoungEntrepreneurs #EmpowerYouthPotential
This October, I'm running for PowerPlay!
I've joined #RunForPowerPlay2026 in support of PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs: a charity that empowers young Canadians with the entrepreneurial mindset, skills and confidence that last a lifetime. Every $25 raised empowers one student to create their own pathway to success.
Help me and my team make an impact, donate today: [your unique fundraising link]
Did you know that $25 is all it takes to support one student through PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs?
This October, I'm running with #RunForPowerPlay2026 to support them. Every step I take helps open a door for a youth to dream big and take action. Please support my run: [your unique fundraising link]