“Through Give The Gift of Sport, KidSport encourages Canadians from coast to coast to coast to give back to their local communities, and support families in need this holiday season,” said Jamie Ferguson, Chair of KidSport. “At KidSport, we believe that sport participation makes a marked difference in the lives of children. Through the generosity of Canadians, we are able to help more children experience the positive benefits of sport, from physical fitness to self-confidence and teamwork.”
Thanks to the kindness of Canadians across the country, children and youth will experience the benefits of sport participation when they discover a season of sport under the tree. Being active in sport improves a child’s self-esteem, creates a sense of belonging and increases the likelihood of academic success. A donation of $250 is enough to enrol a child in a full season of sport this year. Donations can be made to the national fund, or directly to local community chapters.
KidSport provides grants for over 100 different sports to remove the financial barriers that restrict children and youth from participating. With the help of corporate partners like CIBC, Hyundai Canada, Jays Care Foundation, and Sportsnet, our funding partner, Sport Canada and the generosity of donors, KidSport has supported over 450,000 kids play a season of sport.
To learn more about KidSport and Give the Gift of Sport, visit KidSport.com/GiftOfSport or join the conversation on Twitter @KidSportOttawa, and on Facebook.