The 2025 Support the Blazer campaign marked the 4th annual edition of this now-iconic community fundraising initiative led by Nick Regina, CEO and Co-Founder of Spark Financial Group and championed by the Spark Charity Foundation.
Running from September 18 to October 18, 2025, this year’s campaign took an already creative idea and elevated it further, uniting individuals from all across the GTA and beyond to raise awareness and funds while proudly wearing the signature blazer for 30 days.
For the first time, 64 remarkable participants joined Nick, collectively known as the Good People Army, spreading the campaign’s message of compassion, community, and purpose through engaging fundraising efforts and meaningful conversations.
Record-Setting Fundraising Results
The 2025 campaign raised an incredible $331,709 in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto and 18 other deserving charities. This brought the total raised by Support the Blazer over its four-year history to more than $460,000 for 22 different charities, a testament to the generosity of supporters and the power of community giving.
These funds are helping families of seriously ill children by supporting the vital work of Ronald McDonald House Toronto, providing a comforting, supportive “home away from home” while treatment is underway, keeping families close when it matters most.
Media & Community Recognition
The campaign garnered significant attention throughout 2025:
- CHIN TV, CityNews, CTV News and Global News highlighted how Support the Blazer proves that small acts can have a massive impact, urging community members to get involved and lead with purpose.
- Ronald McDonald House Toronto, VITA Magazine, Blog TO, Preferred Magazine, Curiocity and Toronto Gaudian featured the campaign story, celebrating the unique way the Good People Army engages donors and supporters while bringing joy and attention to the important work of the charity.
- A huge thanks to Z103.5, the official media partner of the 2025 campaign. Their support helped amplify the story of the Good People Army and bring even more attention to the importance of community giving throughout the GTA.
Congratulations to Our Top Fundraisers
We would also like to congratulate the incredible individuals and teams who went above and beyond in 2025:
Top 3 Fundraising Teams
- Z103.5
- Extend Financial
- DRL Restorations
Top 3 Individual Fundraisers
- Pedro Pinto
- Angie Reeves
- Alana Leiva
Your leadership, effort, and generosity played a major role in making the 2025 campaign such a success. Thank you for setting the bar high and inspiring others to give back.
Join the Movement in 2026
The momentum doesn’t stop here. If you were inspired by what we did in 2025, whether you donated, shared our story, or cheered on the Good People Army, now is your chance to make an even bigger impact next year.
Become a part of the 2026 Good People Army and help us raise the bar even higher: join the army in 2026. Click here.
Together, we’ll continue to champion community, compassion, and collective giving, one blazer at a time.