FAQ

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LEUCAN SKI CHALLENGE

What is Leucan?

For more than 45 years, Leucan has been committed to helping cancer-stricken children and their families. In addition to its support for clinical research, the Association provides specific and personalized services to families : emotional assistance and support, financial assistance, referral services, massage therapy, hosting and support in hospital playrooms, sociorecreational activities, an awareness and assistance program in school, end-of-life and bereavement follow-up, as well as the Leucan Information Centre.

What is the Leucan Ski Challenge and when/where will it take place?

Visit the About the Challenge section.

What are the rules of the Leucan Ski Challenge?

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR REGISTRATION/PARTICIPATION

How can I register in the Leucan Ski Challenge?

Choose your mountain here and register.

Once I have registered, what happens next?

You will receive an email confirmation. Your personal page will automatically be created. You will then be able to invite your friends, family and colleagues to make an online donation on your profile page. You will also have access to donation forms, allowing you to raise money in person and your donors to receive tax receipts.

Does my team need to be complete before registering?

No. You can create a team in which other members may register later, or you can join an incomplete team without a problem.

Do we need to have our minimum fundraising amount already collected at the time of registration?

No, you do not need to have already raised the minimum amount before registering. This amount must be paid to Leucan before the start of the Challenge on the day of the event.

Can I participate even if my team has not reached the minimum fundraising goal by the deadline?

Access to the mountain and facilities, as well as activities, is reserved for participants who have reached the minimum fundraising goal. If the team’s minimum fundraising goal is not reached, participants will be asked to pay the difference on site in order to participate in the Challenge.

What do I do if I can no longer participate?

Inform Leucan immediately as well as your team members so that they may find a replacement. You must return all your fundraising forms to Leucan along with all collected donations. However, no substitute participants will be accepted after the start on the day of the activity.

Is there a limit of participants allowed per team?

No, you can have as many people as you want on your team.

Until when can I register?

You have until the day of the Challenge to register and raise the minimum amount of donations required. Some mountains have a maximum capacity and may need to close registration earlier if the limit is reached.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT DONATIONS AND DONATIONS FORMS

Is there still a minimum amount requirement?

Yes, each team must raise at least the equivalent of $250 per participant.

What are the fundraising forms for?

They enable Leucan to issue tax receipts to your donors who make donations in cash or by check. Only donors whose information is duly completed will receive tax receipts. If you receive donations online, you do not need to write them on your donation collection form, as your donors will automatically receive their receipts by email.

How should we proceed with the loose change we collect?

To simplify handling and cashing in coins, you can count and roll all coins, cash them in on your account, and write a check in your name payable to Leucan or make an Interac transfer. Your Leucan contact person can guide you through this process.

Do I have to return all downloaded donation forms?

Yes, it is important to return all completed donation forms so that Leucan may issue income tax receipts to donors.

When must I hand in my donations?

All donations must be handed in upon registration on the day of the Challenge.

Cash and cheque donations received after the Leucan Ski Challenge have to be handed in to Leucan in person or forwarded by mail to your regional office. For security measures, if you send us donations by mail, replace the cash with a personal cheque equal to the amount you received.

Who do I make the cheques payable to?

To the order of “Leucan” or a regional office (e.g. Leucan Montérégie, Leucan Québec, etc.).

When can donors expect to receive their tax receipts?

Donors will receive their tax receipts starting from April. For all online donations, tax receipts are issued immediately to their email once the payment is confirmed.

How are the funds raised used?

The donations collected will enable Leucan to offer children with cancer and their families a wide range of services, including emotional support and guidance, financial assistance, massage therapy, hospital playroom activities, social and recreational activities, school awareness programs, end-of-life and bereavement support, and support for clinical research, whose giant strides have helped improve recovery rates.

QUESTIONS ABOUT USING THE WEBSITE

How do I access my fundraising page or my team's fundraising page?

You have two options to access your page:

Option 1: Use the links provided during registration

  1. Look for your registration confirmation email.
  2. Open the email and locate the links provided.
  3. Click the link to your personal or team page.

Option 2: Search for your name in the list of participants

  1. Go to the participant search page.
  2. Select the “Teams” or “Participants” tab depending on whether you are looking for your team page or your personal page.
  3.  Enter your name or your team’s name in the search bar and click on the search magnifying glass to find the page.
  4. Select “View details” next to your name or your team’s name in the search results to access your personal page or your team’s page.
How do I manage and edit my personal fundraising page?

You have two options for editing your page:

Option 1: Via the Participant Center

  1. Make sure you’re logged in to your profile.
  2. Go to the “Participant Center” at the top.
  3. From the menu on the left, select “Page Settings.”

Option 2: Directly from your fundraising page

  1. Make sure you’re logged in to your profile.
  2. Click on the “Manage my page” button in the top right.
  3. From the menu on the left, select “Page Settings.”

Customizable elements:

  • Make the fundraising page bilingual
  • Page Name
  • Fundraising Goal
  • Custom Link
  • Page Description
  • Photo or video of the page
How do I find out if someone from my team has already registered?

Search for the names of other participants on your team by selecting the DONATE button located at the top right of the website. This will take you to the search tool, where you can search by team or by participant.

Can I switch to another team?

We invite you to contact your local Leucan representative to do so. Simply visit the Contact section of the website.

How do I edit my personal information (including my picture and personal message)?

You can modify the various details related to your profile by logging into your user account using the login tool located at the top of the website. You can modify your profile by accessing your online personal page and clicking on the “Participant Center” button.

QUESTIONS À PROPOS DE L’ÉDITION 2026

What is the theme for the 2026 edition?

This edition of the Leucan Ski Challenge celebrates the world of video games! We invite teams to dive into this colorful theme and let their creativity shine: themed costumes, fun accessories, and team names inspired by your favorite games, characters, or franchise are all welcome. 

Whether you’re a team of superheroes, pixelated runners, or retro champions, have fun creating your own identity in the spirit of the Challenge. It’s the perfect opportunity to add a touch of whimsy and strengthen team spirit! 

Participation in the theme is entirely optional—the most important thing is to have fun while supporting children with cancer and their families. 

How do fundraising levels work?

In addition to the minimum of about $250 per participant, each team can aim higher by reaching different fundraising levels. Just like in a video game, the more you progress together, the more new rewards you unlock and the further you advance in the Challenge! 

Levels Amounts collected Rewards
Level 1 2 500 $ upcoming
Level 2 5 000 $  Team building activity
Level 3 15 000 $ Reserved space

At each level reached, a reward celebrates your efforts and makes the experience even more memorable. It’s a fun and motivating way to recognize your team’s commitment while supporting children with cancer and their families. 

If your team reaches the first fundraising level, you will receive a bucket of candy to share on the day of the Challenge to celebrate your efforts. By reaching the second level, a team-building activity will be offered on-site to celebrate your progress together. And if your team reaches the third level, you will have a reserved space during the Challenge to fully enjoy the event. 

You have until March 1st to climb levels and unlock your rewards. 

Participation in the fundraising levels is entirely optional: your team can choose to take on these additional challenges or simply raise the minimum fundraising amount per participant. 

Happy fundraising and enjoy! 

What Leucan Ski Challenge events are offered in your area?

For fans of the Leucan Ski Challenge, co-presented by Fenplast and Thaïzone, here’s some great news this year: the Leucan Ski Challenge is returning to the Laurentians after 15 years. 

  • Estrie: Bromont, montagne d’expériences : March 14, 2026
  • Québec: Station touristique Stoneham : March 14, 2026
  • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean: Le Valinouët : March 21, 2026
  • Laurentides: Mont Habitant : March 21, 2026

Some regular participants may also have noticed that certain mountains are not returning this year. If you would like to get involved in supporting children with cancer in your region, visit the Leucan website to discover activities near you or organize a Challenge your way—among friends, with family members, at school, or at your company.

The My Day for Leucan Web site provides you with tools and ideas to help guide your fundraising efforts.