FAQ

Cricket to Conquer Cancer is Canada’s first-ever street cricket fundraiser in support of cancer research at The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer centres in the world. The first edition of this life-changing event takes place on May 31, 2025. On Match Day, there will also be food, beverages and entertainment for participants and supporters.

Anyone 16 or older can play, and all skill levels are encouraged to come out and participate, (please note that individuals under the age of 18 require parental consent and supervision).  

Cricket to Conquer Cancer is proudly co-ed. All registered teams must have 6-8 players and varied rosters are encouraged.   

You never know who you’ll bump into, that’s part of the fun! A few international celebs and iconic players have already secured their spots. Closer to Match Day, our top fundraising teams will have the opportunity to add a celebrity to their roster in our Celebrity Draft.  Stay tuned for updates and keep fundraising to earn your chance to play with an icon! 

We are thankful to have such an outstanding team of sponsors working behind the scenes to help make Cricket to Conquer Cancer a world-class event. Check out the full list on our homepage. 

Your personal fundraising page is where you let people know why you chose to play. This page can be easily shared with your contacts when asking for support. It also helps you keep track of who you’ve reached out to, how much you have raised and when your goals have been hit! 

After registration, your page is automatically created. All you need to do is change the text and customize the photos to make it your own. 

Pro Tip: Participants who take the time to customize their page generally raise 20% more than those who don’t. 

You can register as a team captain or as an individual player on an existing team. If you don’t think you will be able to build a full team of players, please reach out to us and we can help: [email protected]

Nothing more than your favourite cricket bat and a pair of supportive sneakers! We will provide the ball and the umpires. 

Your safety is our top priority. If injured, please have one of your teammates notify the nearest pitch supervisor. Our on-site medics or emergency personnel will be notified immediately. 

Of course! Friends, family members, neighbours and colleagues are all welcome to come and cheer you on. We need to make as much noise as possible in the mission to Conquer Cancer! 

Team divisions will be shared on Match Day (or sooner if available). Teams will be grouped based on the results from the divisional survey you filled out during registration that indicated skill level. 

We will do our best to accommodate special requests but not all requests are guaranteed. 

Upon check-in, all team captains will receive game day kits for their team. 

Kits include: a schedule of events, a site map, (2) T-shirts, and notice of any onsite giveaways. 

All teams must “hit a six”, i.e., raise a minimum of $6,000 to participate. All registered teams must have six (6) to eight (8) players. Cricket to Conquer Cancer is proudly co-ed; we encourage varied rosters. Remember, fundraising is a team sport, and with 8 people on a team, that works out to only a little over $750 per player. And if you want to win your division’s fundraising trophy, you’ll want to reach for the ceiling! 

Note: We want to help you reach your goal and will be offering matching opportunities throughout the year, so be sure to keep an eye on all email communications to give your team a boost! 

If you fall a little short before match day, we will ask the captain to fill out a delayed fundraising form. This gives your team an additional 60 days to raise the minimum. If the fundraising minimum still is not achieved after 60 days, we will notify the captain and charge the credit card on file for the balance. 

This ensures all teams are treated fairly before the first coin toss. 

Your $100 registration fee will be applied toward the fundraising minimum. The registration fee also helps us to provide a safe and memorable event experience. 

Absolutely! Our site was designed to accept donations quickly and securely. Plus, tax receipts are issued automatically for any gift above $15. Share your personal fundraising page with friends and family members so they can donate directly to the cause! 

When donating, your card number is sent to an online processing terminal through a secure connection. The number is then approved or denied. 

Note: No credit card numbers are stored during this process. 

All donations with a valid email address will automatically receive a tax receipt via email. If a donation is mailed in without an email address tax receipts will be sent to the mailing address provided. 

Yes! All players can allocate their fundraising dollars to a specific cancer site when registering. 

Yes! Just mail in your cheque donation (we cannot accept cash). Each donation must have a completed donation form that has the Participant ID Number of the participant you are sponsoring, you can download a copy of the individual or team donation form. 

Please make sure to mail both items to the address indicated in the upper right corner of your donation form. 

*Note: Do not mail in cash donations 

Cricket to Conquer Cancer is a fundraiser first. All participants, supporters and volunteers are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship. Behaviors such as fighting, bullying, intimidation, intoxication etc., will not be tolerated and can result in immediate expulsion from the event and grounds without refund. Thank you for playing nice. 

Mandatory:

• Comfortable running shoes
• Cricket bat

Strongly Suggested:

• TBD

Optional:

• TBD

The policies of Cricket to Conquer Cancer, will ensure the safety and enjoyment of participants. Safety is our top priority and we care deeply about the well-being of our players, game day crew and volunteers. As a participant, you play a role in your own safety and that of your fellow participants. 

Cricket to Conquer Cancer is a fundraising event for cancer research first. All participants are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship. Any behavior such as fighting, bullying, intimidation, intoxication etc. can result in immediate expulsion from the event and grounds with no refunds. 

• Two Divisions: Corporate, Community
• 6-8 players in a team (male and female)
• Minimum of four (4) games per team
• All rules shall be interpreted by the umpire in accordance with the spirit of the game
• The above standard shall override all rules above detailed and total discretionary power shall be left with the Umpire for their final decision

Please note that Cricket to Conquer Cancer proceeds rain or shine. 

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is one of the top five cancer research centers in the world. A leader in cancer research, patient care and a proud member of the University Health Network. More information about UHN can be found here: uhn.ca 

If your goal is to help Conquer all cancers for good, select “Priority Cancer Discovery Fund” when designating your funds upon registration. This will allow us to funnel your fundraising efforts into priority programs at the Cancer Centre. 

30 years ago, we did not really know what cancer was or how to treat it. Today, because of research, we know that there are over 230 types, none of which are the same. Because of research, we now have effective screening programs and are finding cancer earlier. Because of research, we can diagnose rare and complex cancers. Because of research we can predict paths of metastasis, conduct clinical trials and offer life-changing treatment options that give families and friends real hope.

Thanks to groundbreaking cancer research, patients all over the globe are living longer, healthier lives but these critical advances can take years, sometimes decades, to develop and test. Costing millions. We know we must keep the momentum going, but the only way to do that is with more funding. Why not play one of the world’s favourite games with thousands of others who feel the same?

The funds raised through Cricket to Conquer Cancer directly support over 1,300 researchers and scientists at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

The Canadian Centre for Philanthropy suggests a 50% return as an acceptable guideline for events of this size. However, Cricket to Conquer Cancer strives to return a minimum of 65%.

All budgets and financials are approved by the Board of Directors of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, you can find the most recent annual report at: thepmcf.ca