PUBLIC RAPPEL CHALLENGE | MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION DAY

- Friday, September 18, 2026 | Brookstreet Hotel | Ottawa - 

This Military Family Appreciation Day, we're opening a limited number of public rappel spots to people willing to do something extraordinary for Canada's military families.

On September 18, we're taking appreciation to new heights (quite literally) with Over the Edge for Canada's Military Families.

You'll rappel down the Brookstreet Hotel alongside fellow supporters and members of the Canadian Armed Forces as part of an unforgettable day dedicated to recognizing the families who share in the demands, sacrifices and pride of military service.

No rappelling experience is required. 

Just the willingness to bravely step up, rally your community and do something bold for the families who serve too.

THE CHALLENGE

STEP UP. RAISE FUNDS. GO OVER THE EDGE.

A limited number of public rappel positions are available between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. on September 18.

Reserve your place, create a personal fundraising page and rally your friends, family, colleagues and community behind you.

To qualify to rappel, participants must raise a minimum of $500 by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, September 14.

But $500 is only the starting line. We're challenging every participant to set their sights on $1,000 or more and see just how much impact they can create for Canada's military families.

$500 GETS YOU TO THE EDGE. HOW FAR YOU GO FROM THERE IS UP TO YOU.

HOW TO SIGN UP

1. REGISTER

Register for the public Over the Edge challenge and create your personal fundraising page. Registration provisionally reserves one of the 30 available public positions.

2. SET YOUR GOAL

Set a fundraising goal of at least $1,000. Share why you are taking the challenge and why Canada's military families matter to you.

3. RALLY YOUR COMMUNITY

Invite friends, family and colleagues to donate. Share your fundraising page, challenge your network and ask your employer whether it will support or match your fundraising.

4. REACH $500 & QUALIFY

Raise at least $500 by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, September 14, 2026. Reaching the minimum by the deadline confirms your eligibility for an afternoon rappel position.

5. KEEP CLIMBING

Do not stop once you qualify. Every additional dollar increases your impact and moves you higher on the fundraising leaderboard.

6. GO OVER THE EDGE

Join us at the Brookstreet Hotel on September 18. Public peer-to-peer rappels will take place between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., subject to final event scheduling and participation requirements.

FINISH IN THE TOP 3. START YOUR DAY AS A VIP.

There's an added reason to keep climbing. The Top 3 Fundraisers will receive an exclusive upgrade to their Military Family Appreciation Day experience.

JOIN THE MFAD VIP BREAKFAST

Begin the day as our guest at the Military Family Appreciation Day VIP Breakfast at the Brookstreet Hotel, alongside invited military leaders, partners and special guests.

RAPPEL WITH OUR VIP GUESTS

Move from the public afternoon session to an exclusive morning rappel spot, joining our VIP participants as they go Over the Edge.

RECEIVE TOP FUNDRAISER RECOGNITION

Be recognized for going above and beyond in support of Canada's military families.

YOUR RAPPEL MAKES A DIFFERENCE

100% of funds raised through your campaign go directly to Together We Stand's work supporting Canada's military families.

Your fundraising helps Together We Stand provide rapid, dignified support to the families of currently serving Canadian Armed Forces members when they need it most.

FOOD SECURITY

Helping military families put food on the table during unexpected financial hardship.

EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE

Supporting urgent healthcare needs when families have nowhere else to turn.

CHILDCARE

Helping families manage unexpected childcare challenges.

HOUSING

Providing support when military families face urgent housing needs.

Your fundraising also supports the education, awareness and advocacy work that ensures military families are recognized, understood and supported across Canada.

Every dollar you raise helps us stand with the families who stand with Canada.

HOW IT WORKS

1. RESERVE YOUR SPOT

A limited number of public rappel positions are available.

Register and create your personal fundraising page to provisionally reserve your place in the challenge.

2. SET YOUR GOAL

Set your sights on $1,000 or more. Tell your network why you're going Over the Edge and why Canada's military families matter to you.

3. RALLY YOUR COMMUNITY

Invite friends, family, colleagues and your broader network to support your campaign.

Share your fundraising page. Challenge your network. Bring your workplace into the campaign.

You can even ask your employer to match the funds you raise and double your impact.

4. REACH $500 & QUALIFY

Raise at least $500 by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, September 14, 2026 to qualify for your rappel.

Registration provisionally reserves your position. Reaching the $500 minimum by the deadline confirms your eligibility to rappel.

5. KEEP CLIMBING

Once you've qualified, don't stop.

Reach $1,000. Push for $2,500. Challenge yourself to reach $5,000 or more.

Every additional dollar increases your impact — and moves you higher on the leaderboard.

Remember: the Top 3 Fundraisers earn an invitation to the MFAD VIP Breakfast and an exclusive morning VIP rappel spot.

6. GO OVER THE EDGE

On September 18, join us at the Brookstreet Hotel and take that final step.

Public peer-to-peer participant rappels will take place between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.

TOP 3 | VIP EXPERIENCE

VIP Breakfast. Morning rappel alongside our VIP guests. Special recognition.

WHAT IF ALL THE PUBLIC SPOTS ARE TAKEN?

Join the waitlist  and keep your opportunity alive.

Up to 30 public rappel positions may be available for the afternoon session.

If all available positions have been provisionally reserved, additional participants can join the Over the Edge Waitlist.

Any reserved position that has not reached the $500 qualification minimum by September 14 may be released to an eligible participant on the waitlist.

Waitlisted participants who have already reached the $500 minimum will receive priority as positions become available, subject to event logistics and participation requirements.

IMPORTANT DATES

BEFORE YOU RAPPEL

All participants must complete the event's required registration, waiver, safety and training processes and comply with any participant eligibility requirements established for the rappel. Final arrival times and operational instructions will be provided to confirmed participants before September 18.