Carleton Shinerama

What is Shinerama?

Shinerama is one of Canada’s largest post-secondary fundraisers involving almost 60 universities and colleges across Canada. All proceeds from our fundraisers goes to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, which puts money towards the research, care and advocacy of people living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). In 2016, the estimated median age of survival for someone living with CF was 53.3. For every year that Shinerama has been around, approximately 10 months have been added to the median age of survival.

Shinerama and Cystic Fibrosis Canada Silent Auction

The Student Experience Office in partnership with Cystic Fibrosis Canada is hosting an online Silent Auction in support of Shinerama to raise funds towards cystic fibrosis. The silent auction will be live from September 1 – 12, 2022and items include: City Folk Festival passes, Ottawa Senators tickets, a TV, and more!

Shine Day Auction

Friday, September 9, 2022 is Carleton University’s annual ‘Shine Day’ where Fall Orientation volunteers will be fundraising for Shinerama throughout campus, including games and prizes to be won in the Tory Quad from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Two Carleton students fundraising for Shinerama at Capital Hill – Shine Day, 2019.

Carleton’s Shinerama Program

Since 1984, Carleton University has raised over $1.4 million through the Shinerama program. From 2014 – 2021, Carleton has consistently ranked in the top 10 of all fundraising schools across Canada. Carleton’s objective is to foster a community of service amongst all students. This is achieved by our passionate and dedicated student volunteers who organize several awareness campaigns and fundraising events throughout the summer and into Fall Orientation week.

This culminates in our annual Shine Day, which takes at the end of Carleton’s Fall Orientation week! Volunteers and new students head into the community together to connect, advocate and raise funds. It is the perfect way to be introduced to the Ottawa community and Carleton’s culture. In 2020 and 2021, our Shine Day was virtual, raising over $20,000 for Shinerama and Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians. The disease primarily impacts the lungs and digestive system. People with CF have to take enzymes before each meal in order to properly digest their food and be able to absorb the nutrients, which totals out to approximately 15-20 enzymes per day. Most CF patients experience difficulties breathing due to a build-up of mucus in their lungs, increasing their chances of having an infection in their lungs. Persistent lung infections are typically treated by undergoing a double lung transplant. There is no cure.

Fundraising

This year, our goal is to promote education and awareness around Shinerama and Cystic Fibrosis, through our various campaigns and fundraisers throughout the summer and fall, put on by our dedicated Fall Orientation volunteers and staff. Our fundraising goal for 2022 is to raise $15,000 by the end of the year.

Online Team Fundraising

Teams of Fall Orientation volunteers raise money throughout the summer and during Shine Day in September. Beginning in the summer, students will be able to also donate online to Carleton’s various fundraising teams to support our campaign today!

Get Connected!

Check out the Carleton Shinerama Facebook Page – we’re always posting updates about our exciting fundraising events.

You can also visit our Instagram page!

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