1. The Sunshine League’s Agnes May Robinson Torch Relay
– Team Captain Fact Sheet
Who does The Sunshine League benefit?
When youth reach the age of 18, depending on their family support system, they are often not equipped to face the challenges of independent living. The Sunshine League will provide a Transitional Living Centre for young men in these circumstances; a programme that will address the key issues they face– housing, in a safe secure and positive environment, with rental assistance provided as necessary, assistance with further education, and mandatory life skills training including employment skills, financial management and other skills which will facilitate the transition from a child to a healthy, independent, successful adult. The program is open to youth exiting the Foster Care system, those referred from other helping agencies, and those who voluntarily seek assistance.
How will The Sunshine League use the funds raised?
Funds raised from this event will support the programmes and services necessary to operate the Transitional Living Centre, as well as our related initiatives including Life Skills Summer Camps, Foster Care support, Book scholarships, and Provision of uniforms and school supplies for school children in need.
When and where is the event?
The torch relay will take place on Sunday, March 16th Each team will be designated a 1 mile leg of the race. A simultaneous start for this event will happen in both Somerset and St. George at 9:00am. The race will end at The Sunshine League on King Street in Hamilton.
What is my responsibility as team captain?
Find up to 5 team members to run your 1 mile leg of the race
Fundraise for your mile using pledge sheets, donation button on
website or direct deposit. See ideas on “How to get started” sheet.
Design and create your team’s unique torch and enter it into the
contest for best torch design
Win the first Torch Relay trophy by raising the most funds & designing the best torch!

2. 80% of points are awarded for raising the most amount of funds
The Sunshine League’s Agnes May Robinson Torch Relay -
How to win the contest
80% of points are awarded for raising the most amount of funds
20% of points are awarded for creating the best team torch
It’s completely up to you on how to fundraise. Feel free to get creative. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started.
Tell your family, friends, neighbours, & coworkers about the challenge.
Get pledges.
Use your own facebook page and twitter account, or direct people to The Sunshine League website for info.
Bake sale – perfect time for the holiday season
Car wash
Garage/yard/book sale
Facebook countdown with updated goal & progress tracker
Design and create a unique team torch and enter it into the contest for best design.
Details:
A Photo of your completed torch must be posted on The Sunshine League facebook page. The photo with the most “likes” will considered more favorably by the judges.
Safety first. Your torch won’t actually be lit.
Remember you also have to run your leg of the race with the torch, so keep this in mind when designing it.
Get as many people involved on your team to help fundraise & raise awareness about this important initiative. Good luck!