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[HOT] SickKids - Gifts matched up to $500!

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Nov 27th, 2020 11:45 pm

tr!xxy [OP]: Sr. Member; Oct 10, 2008; 802 posts; 600 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 27th, 2020 11:45 pm

[HOT] SickKids - Gifts matched up to $500!

Deal Link:: https://getbettergifts.sickkidsfoundati ... t-matching
Expiry:: December 31, 2020

This is a hot deal, although not your traditional one. There are two donation/gift matching programs for SickKids right now. It's been a bad year with COVID-19 and layoffs so while you're trying to find deals this weekend, consider buying a matched gift as well. There are kids and parents out there that could really use the lift.

The first one is from Kraft Canada:

Up until December 31, 2020, Kraft will match gifts donated to SickKids. You can donate through that program here.

The second matching program is from Samsung Canada through a collaboration with Ryan Reynolds (of Deadpool fame):

Up until December 24, 2020, Samsung will match gifts donated to SickKids. You can donate through that program here.

Helpful links:

* FAQ about Donations
* Fiscal Accountability and Transparency

Don't forget you get a tax credit too! The federal is 15% up to $200, then 29% after that. Each province has their own rules and percentages.

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Nov 27th, 2020 11:53 pm

SS76SS: Sr. Member; May 22, 2016; 740 posts; 983 upvotes

Nov 27th, 2020 11:53 pm

If you down vote this, you have no soul. I hope no one ever has a child needing care at sick kids, but whether or not you can relate, I hope you have empathy to act.

Thanks for this OP. I'd give it a thousand thumb ups if I could

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Nov 27th, 2020 11:54 pm

Internetsurfer: Banned; Sep 22, 2020; 399 posts; 510 upvotes

Nov 27th, 2020 11:54 pm

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.thestar ... ndoff.html

You donate in hopes that it goes towards treatment of sick kids, but there are some sick bosses too who need a paycheque too:*<

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Nov 27th, 2020 11:58 pm

SS76SS: Sr. Member; May 22, 2016; 740 posts; 983 upvotes

Nov 27th, 2020 11:58 pm

Internetsurfer wrote: ↑ https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.thestar ... ndoff.html

You donate in hopes that it goes towards treatment of sick kids, but there are some sick bosses too who need a paycheque too:*<

Article from 2009, but not sure what you are suggesting as there are bad apples everywhere. This is a program where you are buying a specific gift which is doubled. While I wouldn't know if the funds are being used inappropriately, at least in my heart I've done my part and living my values.

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:02 am

tr!xxy [OP]: Sr. Member; Oct 10, 2008; 802 posts; 600 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 28th, 2020 12:02 am

Internetsurfer wrote: ↑ https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.thestar ... ndoff.html

You donate in hopes that it goes towards treatment of sick kids, but there are some sick bosses too who need a paycheque too:*<

Thanks for quoting an 11 year old story. I dare you to find a charity that is perfect.

While your linked story admittedly looks awful on their part, I'll choose to believe it was an anomaly and funds are managed appropriately now.

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:05 am

Internetsurfer: Banned; Sep 22, 2020; 399 posts; 510 upvotes

Nov 28th, 2020 12:05 am

tr!xxy wrote: ↑ Thanks for quoting an 11 year old story. I dare you to find a charity that is perfect.

While your linked story admittedly looks awful on their part, I'll choose to believe it was an anomaly and funds are managed appropriately now.

Can you provide proof that funds are being used appropriately? I like facts, and by no means I’m discouraging individuals from donating, but people should be asking for transparency. I don’t want to see fancy commercials that cost thousands of dollars.

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:09 am

tr!xxy [OP]: Sr. Member; Oct 10, 2008; 802 posts; 600 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 28th, 2020 12:09 am

Internetsurfer wrote: ↑ Can you provide proof that funds are being used appropriately? I like facts, and by no means I’m discouraging individuals from donating, but people should be asking for transparency. I don’t want to see fancy commercials that cost thousands of dollars.

You can read about about their fiscal accountability and transparency here. If you want to donate, cool. If not, then that's fine too.

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:13 am

Masernaut: Deal Addict; Mar 1, 2012; 2073 posts; 2476 upvotes; Ottawa

Nov 28th, 2020 12:13 am

tr!xxy wrote: ↑ This is a hot deal, although not your traditional one. Up until December 31, 2020, KRAFT will match gifts donated to SickKids. It's been a bad year with COVID-19 and layoffs so while you're trying to find deals this weekend, consider buying a matched gift as well. There are kids and parents out there that could really use the lift.

Helpful links:

* FAQ about Donations
* Fiscal Accountability and Transparency

What's their total amount limit? Usually businesses are happy to offer matching donations but up to a certain total amount. Hopefully, it's quite high.

Nov 28th, 2020 12:22 am

killbillvol1: Deal Addict; Jan 22, 2004; 2917 posts; 489 upvotes

Nov 28th, 2020 12:22 am

Please give the money to your local womens or homeless shelter or community kitchen/food bank. Our healthcare system is to be cherished despite all of its privatization but your personal dollars will go much, much further with a local charity free from executives and profiteering corporations inserted as middle-managers.

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:29 am

SS76SS: Sr. Member; May 22, 2016; 740 posts; 983 upvotes

Nov 28th, 2020 12:29 am

Mlj223 wrote: ↑ Way to obviously go out of your way to justify not giving your money to those that deserve it. You suck dude

I think this message was for the other guy.....lol

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:31 am

SS76SS: Sr. Member; May 22, 2016; 740 posts; 983 upvotes

Nov 28th, 2020 12:31 am

killbillvol1 wrote: ↑ Please give the money to your local womens or homeless shelter or community kitchen/food bank. Our healthcare system is to be cherished despite all of its privatization but your personal dollars will go much, much further with a local charity free from executives and profiteering corporations inserted as middle-managers.

Any act of charity is a good thing, all good ideas including going local

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:31 am

nicolascon: Deal Addict; Jul 8, 2007; 1975 posts; 2348 upvotes

Nov 28th, 2020 12:31 am

killbillvol1 wrote: ↑ Please give the money to your local womens or homeless shelter or community kitchen/food bank. Our healthcare system is to be cherished despite all of its privatization but your personal dollars will go much, much further with a local charity free from executives and profiteering corporations inserted as middle-managers.

100% this

Nothing against ops charity but I think it is almost always better to donate locally.

at 72% of money donated to SickKids goes towards their mission statement. Which isn't bad at all, compared to other charities.

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:31 am

Mlj223: Deal Addict; Aug 13, 2020; 1141 posts; 3346 upvotes

Nov 28th, 2020 12:31 am

SS76SS wrote: ↑ I think this message was for the other guy.....lol

So sorry lmao. Deleted. I am drunk. That guy sucks

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:45 am

umopapisdnwei: Deal Addict; Jul 6, 2010; 1522 posts; 3206 upvotes; Not Toronto

Nov 28th, 2020 12:45 am

How come hospitals rely so much on donations? Shouldn't the government provide the funding that is needed for them to operate and to maintain/improve their facilities?

On vacation

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:48 am

narcomonger: Member; Dec 19, 2016; 339 posts; 542 upvotes

Nov 28th, 2020 12:48 am

Masernaut wrote: ↑ What's their total amount limit? Usually businesses are happy to offer matching donations but up to a certain total amount. Hopefully, it's quite high.

$100K, in the fine print

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Nov 28th, 2020 12:49 am

turtleh: Sr. Member; Jan 4, 2008; 632 posts; 550 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 28th, 2020 12:49 am

Masernaut wrote: ↑ What's their total amount limit? Usually businesses are happy to offer matching donations but up to a certain total amount. Hopefully, it's quite high.

* Up until December 31, 2020, KRAFT Peanut Butter will match the gifts as indicated by the red tag until $100K of cumulated gifts are received; matching gifts designated to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Program.

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Nov 28th, 2020 1:27 am

angel_wing0: Moderator; Mar 23, 2004; 47191 posts; 13371 upvotes; Markham

Nov 28th, 2020 1:27 am

Upvoted for a good cause *thumbs up*

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Nov 28th, 2020 2:20 am

jeremiah164: Jr. Member; Mar 11, 2018; 144 posts; 244 upvotes; Lethbridge, AB

Nov 28th, 2020 2:20 am

Don't forget you get a tax Credit too! The federal is 15% up to $200, then 29% after that. Each province has their own rules and percentages.

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Nov 28th, 2020 2:50 am

MrDiscount: Member; Nov 30, 2005; 467 posts; 347 upvotes; North York

Nov 28th, 2020 2:50 am

Hands down the best hospital for children.. ive worked for a non profit call centre before and all charity has overhead bad or good.. not here to debate but their service is top notch.. had my baby there for 6 months when he was born... after multiple surgeries etc.. hes today 5 years old thanks to Sick Kids.. been donating to them since..

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Nov 28th, 2020 5:01 am

Solsearchin1: Deal Fanatic; Nov 24, 2012; 5889 posts; 2135 upvotes; Space

Nov 28th, 2020 5:01 am

They saved my 1 day old baby boy... i wish I could give more than I do. One of the best hospitals in the world. If you have a little extra this Christmas, consider donating to TSK. You really do make a difference.

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