Which schools are eligible to win a visit from Rick Mercer?
Top fundraising high schools (or schools with Grade 9 classes or higher), colleges and universities from any region in Canada whose funds are received at Spread the Net by February 28th 2011 are eligible to win a visit from Rick Mercer. For the 2010/2011 challenge year, Rick is calling on all high schools to compete against each other, while having all universities and colleges do the same! The top fundraising high school and the top fundraising university or college will receive personal visits from Rick and will be featured on an episode of The Rick Mercer Report in March 2011! When does the Spread the Net Student Challenge start and finish? The Spread the Net Student Challenge officially launches on September 21, 2010 and will wrap up on February 28, 2011. To be considered for the prize, funds must be received at Spread the Net by February 28, 2011. Otherwise schools may wish to continue fundraising all year long!