FAQ
What will the event look like this year?
As last year, Get Up There will start at 4 p.m. on Friday and continue through the night to Saturday at 4 p.m. The same trail will be used and will be lit with glow sticks during the night.
A change this year will be that the focus of activity will be at the top instead of at the bottom. A Summit Camp will be erected near the Freda Wells cabin.
On Saturday morning, there will be a pancake breakfast served at the top of the hill.
This year will also feature Kids Climb hours, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Any and all kids (14 years and younger) will be encouraged to participate at that time and will be escorted by guides.
Again this year, an Après presentation will be held at Ducky's following the event. A representative from Cancer Care Nova Scotia will be in attendance.
What is the cause and the key messaging?
Get Up There is a public awareness movement, fundraiser and event to raise the awareness in Nova Scotia about Colorectal Cancer. The mission is to raise the awareness for the prevention and reduce the stigma associated with the colorectal screening.
What will the money be used for?
This year, we will again be partnering with the Canadian Cancer Society to allocate the funds raised to where they can directly help early screening efforts in Nova Scotia.
How do I get involved?
To participate in Get Up There, simply contact a team captain or register on the website and you will be contacted. Download a pledge form and start collecting money and/or send others to the site where they can donate online.
How much money do I have to raise and how do I raise money?
There is no minimum amount, although we are encouraging each climber to raise at least $200. Tax receipts will be issued to all individuals who donate at least $25. You can get the money directly and record on your pledge sheet, direct people to the site where they can donate online, or you can have people billed for their pledge.
What if some one else wants to get involved?
Have them register on the website and they will be contacted.
What do I do the week before?
Starting in early January, we will issue regular e-mails helping you get ready for the big weekend.
We will also update this site as the date draws closer.