FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 5 - Baycrest Pro-Am

Q: How do I upload a photo?

If you have a photo saved to your computer as a .jpg file, log in to the Participant Centre, then click "Personal Page," then click "edit the English version of this page." Next click the "Browse" button in the photo section. When a window pops up, select the photo you wish to place on your Personal Page and click "Open." The path to the file on your computer will display in the "Browse" text box. Click "Upload a different image," and your new photo will show up in the cell. Click "Save my changes." Please call us if you have any difficulties.

Q: How will people find my personal page?

When friends or family visit the Pro-Am home page, they can click on the "Sponsor a Player or Team" button. When they type in your name, Personal ID Number or your team name, they will be directed to your Personal Page. Additionally, if you send emails out from your Participant Centre, a link to your Personal Page will automatically be there at the bottom of the email.

Q: What is a personal page?

Your personal page is where friends and family can visit to donate to you online or print out a donation form with your name and participant number already on it. Your personal page is automatically created for you when you register and anyone who searches your name in the participant database will be directed to it. From there, it's just a matter of personalizing it by adding photos and sharing what inspired you to get involved. Log in to the Participant Centre to get the ball rolling.

Q: Can a company form a team?

To start a corporate team you follow the same process as a standard team, and then ask your colleagues to join you. We suggest you personalize your team page, choose an influential advocate at your company, communicate amongst yourselves by having meetings and emailing each other, support each other through your fundraising and training, and share your successes and celebrate them. Call us at 416-785-2500 x 6321 to get your team started today!

Q: How do I see who is on my team?

Log in to the site to visit your Participant Centre. Click the "Team Progress" tab and you can view your teammates and the amounts they have raised. You can also click "Sponsor a Player or Team" at the top of the website, search by your team name and find a list of your teammates that way. If any teammates have made their profile private, however, they will not be listed here.

Q: How do I change my team name, goal and page content?

The Team Captain controls the team name, goals and team page text. They will need to log in to their Participant Centre and click the "My Team Progress" button on the top right. On the Team Progress Page, Team Captains can update the team settings and personalize the team page with a photo and the team’s story.

Q: Can I receive cash donations? Do I mail in the cash?

Yes, you can absolutely receive cash donations. You have a few options: Drop off the cash to our offices at Baycrest Foundation – 3560 Bathurst Street – Toronto, Ontario – M6A 2E1. Write a cheque payable to Baycrest Foundation for the donation amount and mail it in with your donation form. Be sure to enter the donor’s information on the donation form. Make the donation online using your credit card. Again, be sure to put the donor’s information in the required fields.

Q: How do I donate by mail?

Go to a player's Personal Page and print out the donation form. Mail in this form with your donation cheque. The mailing address is on the form. You can also get a form by calling our office at 416-785-2500 x 6321 and we can mail or fax you one. You will receive a receipt by email if your form includes a valid email address or by mail if not.