Online: Donate securely through our CanadaHelps page (automatic tax receipt provided):
In Person: Our cadets will be out in the community Sept 28–30. Look for them at local stores and say hello!
Support Our Fall Tag Days
Fri Sep 26th, Sat Sep 27th and Sun Sep 28th
Help support 856 Pickering Kinsmen Squadron this Tag Days weekend! Every contribution helps our youth build leadership, teamwork, and aviation skills right here in Pickering.
Other Ways to Help
Not everyone can give financially — here’s how you can still support:
Spread the Word: Share our campaign on social media.
Email Family & Friends: Let others know how they can support.
Encourage Local Connections: If you know a business owner, ask if they’d like to support.
Resources for Parents & Supporters
We’ve made it easy to share our campaign:
📲 Copy-and-paste social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
📧 Sample email message you can send to family & friends
❓ FAQ about Tag Days — explain why we do this and how funds are used
Why Tag Days Matter
Funds raised support our squadron by covering costs for:
Training materials and activities
Equipment
Trips, events, and competitions
Together, these ensure our cadets can learn, grow, and succeed in a safe and supportive environment.
Thank You!
Whether you donate, share, or encourage others, you’re helping build future leaders. On behalf of the 856 Squadron family, thank you for your support.
Parent Toolkit – Easy Ways to Share
📲 Social Media Posts
Copy and paste these to your Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp. Add your own personal note if you’d like!
Option 1
This weekend is Tag Days for 856 Pickering Kinsmen Squadron! Cadets are out in the community, and you can also support online through CanadaHelps (with a tax receipt automatically issued). Every little bit helps!
👉 Donate here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/856-pickering-kinsman-squadron-royal-canadian-air-cadets-pickering-ontario/
Option 2
Want to support local youth programs? 856 Pickering Kinsmen Squadron Air Cadets are fundraising this weekend during Tag Days. Donations help fund training, equipment, and activities for our cadets.
👉 Donate here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/856-pickering-kinsman-squadron-royal-canadian-air-cadets-pickering-ontario/
Option 3
Cadets are making a difference in our community, and you can too! Support 856 Pickering Kinsmen Squadron during Tag Days, Sept 28–30. Every donation counts.
👉 Donate here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/856-pickering-kinsman-squadron-royal-canadian-air-cadets-pickering-ontario/
📧 Sample Email to Family & Friends
Subject line: Support 856 Cadets this Tag Days Weekend
Body:
Hi everyone,
This weekend (Sept 28–30) is Tag Days for 856 Pickering Kinsmen Squadron Air Cadets. The squadron relies on this fundraiser to support training, equipment, and activities for youth in our community.
If you’d like to support, you can donate securely online through CanadaHelps. Tax receipts are issued automatically:
👉 CanadaHelps donation link
Thank you for helping support our local cadets!
❓ FAQ About Tag Days
Q: What are Tag Days?
A: Tag Days are a semi-annual fundraiser where cadets and volunteers connect with the community to raise funds for squadron activities.
Q: How are donations used?
A: Funds cover training materials, trips, events, and other activities that help cadets develop leadership, teamwork, and aviation skills.
Q: Can I get a tax receipt?
A: Yes! Donations made through CanadaHelps generate an automatic tax receipt by email.
Q: Can I still help if I can’t donate?
A: Absolutely. You can share our campaign on social media, email family and friends, and encourage local businesses to get involved.