{"id":969,"date":"2025-03-24T03:27:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T03:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/british-columbia\/north-shore-north-west-vancouver\/?post_type=news_stories&#038;p=969"},"modified":"2025-03-24T03:27:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T03:27:35","slug":"winter-newsletter-issue-february-2025","status":"publish","type":"news_stories","link":"https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/british-columbia\/north-shore-north-west-vancouver\/fr\/news-stories\/winter-newsletter-issue-february-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Newsletter Issue &#8211; February 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\n\t\tKIDSPORT NORTH SHORE\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tWinter Newsletter Issue &#8211; February 2025\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-1.png\" alt=\"Image 1\" height=\"312\" width=\"800\" title=\"Image 1\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tA MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Scott-Macfarlane-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Scott Macfarlane headshot\" height=\"800\" width=\"800\" title=\"Scott Macfarlane headshot\" \/>\n\t<p>On behalf of KidSport North Shore, I would like to welcome everyone to our Winter 2024\/2025 newsletter!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>KidSport North Shore (KSNS) is a charity that provides funding to families facing financial challenges, so that their kids can participate in sports programs on the North Shore. KSNS provides funding to help cover registration fees and related costs so that all kids aged 5-18 living on the North Shore can play a season of sport. KSNS accepts applications from families for funding and provides grants of up to $600 per child per year.\u00a0<\/p>\n2024 was the busiest year ever for KSNS! I would like to thank our dedicated volunteer board members and many other volunteers, individuals donors, corporate sponsors and provincial and municipal governments for their continued support for KSNS.<br \/>\nWe hope you enjoy the features below and thank you for your continuing support of KSNS!\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/unnamed-3.png\" alt=\"unnamed (3)\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"unnamed (3)\" \/>\n\t<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Scott Macfarlane<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>\n\t\tSo ALL Kids can Play!\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-3.png\" alt=\"Image 3\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"Image 3\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/unnamed-6.png\" alt=\"unnamed (6)\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"unnamed (6)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Image 5\" height=\"1695\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Image 5\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tKIDSPORT NORTH SHORE FAST FACTS: \n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tREVIEW OF KIDS SUPPORTED AND YEAR TOTALS &#8211; EXPONENTIAL GROWTH\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>51 kids =\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $10, 287<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>65 kids =\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $15,735<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>66 kids =\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $20,180<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>120 kids =\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $41,508<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>239 kids =\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $108, 414<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(Kidsport North Shore include North &amp; West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-6.png\" alt=\"Image 6\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"Image 6\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-7.png\" alt=\"Image 7\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"Image 7\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-8.png\" alt=\"Image 8\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"Image 8\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-9.png\" alt=\"Image 9\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1080\" title=\"Image 9\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tKSNS CHAPTER UPDATES\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tKSNS 2nd &#8220;NEW USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT SALE!&#8221;\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tSAVE THE DATE:  Sat. April 5th, 2025, Doors open @ 10:00am  \n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-10-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Image 10\" height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Image 10\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tKSNS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 2nd  &#8220;NEW &amp; USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT SALE!&#8221;\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Everyone is welcome to attend and shop for new and gently used sports equipment for all ages at very discounted prices! \u00a0All proceeds raised will support KSNS&#8217; mission to minimize fees for sports so that &#8220;All Kids Can Play&#8221;!<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>KSNS NEW &amp; USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT SALE DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<strong>DATE:\u00a0<\/strong>Sat. April 5th, 2025<br \/>\n<strong>TIME:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Doors Open 10:00am &#8211; 1:00pm\n<p><strong>LOCATION:\u00a0<\/strong>Carson Graham Secondary School in North Vancouver.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tCALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS &amp; DONATIONS!\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>Donations Needed: \u00a0<\/strong>In preparation for this event we will be collecting donations of new and lightly\/gently used sports equipment from the community between Thursday March 13 and Monday March 31 at various collection locations across the North Shore.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteers Needed:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Between Thursday March 13 and Friday April 4, we will need volunteers to assist with sorting, organizing, pricing and labelling all donated goods.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All event details can be found on\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkidsportcanada.ca%2Fbritish-columbia%2Fnorth-shore-north-west-vancouver%2Fevents%2Fequipment-sale%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C761dd24aca1a463c0a8408dd4ac9060b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638748949460189836%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NyzLb7qN3IYLqiUGWvfT2twgaocgNNBrSFulUcaWBro%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkidsportcanada.ca%2Fbritish-columbia%2Fnorth-shore-north-west-vancouver%2Fevents%2Fequipment-sale%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C761dd24aca1a463c0a8408dd4ac9060b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638748949460189836%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NyzLb7qN3IYLqiUGWvfT2twgaocgNNBrSFulUcaWBro%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Our Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0community\u00a0focused fundraiser helps KSNS help families on the North Shore equip their children with the gear they need to play sports! \u00a0We need your help to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0you are\u00a0interested in supporting or volunteering to help KSNS at this event, please sign\u00a0up by filling out our\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdMzoaxEzodnaxcOA6-uGxBHkGM1Xfpc5eWs4f8hkEyuQSG4w%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C761dd24aca1a463c0a8408dd4ac9060b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638748949460199125%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ziIu7oi7fpTLBFIm4OgVtiAQ1JzzJNgeDx3tGRxCb0M%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdMzoaxEzodnaxcOA6-uGxBHkGM1Xfpc5eWs4f8hkEyuQSG4w%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C761dd24aca1a463c0a8408dd4ac9060b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638748949460199125%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ziIu7oi7fpTLBFIm4OgVtiAQ1JzzJNgeDx3tGRxCb0M%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Volunteer Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many hands make light work &#8211; and any help is greatly appreciated!\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tNORTH SHORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONATES $3000 to KSNS\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>KSNS is very grateful to the North Shore Community Foundation (NSCF) for its continuing strong support of KSNS throughout 2024. NSCF has recently donated $3000 to KSNS to be used in support of an initiative between KSNS and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation to encourage youth sports participation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-11.jpeg\" alt=\"Image 11\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1600\" title=\"Image 11\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tKSNS ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE KSNS RETURN-IT-EXPRESS CONTEST&#8230;.THE FOG HOCKEY TEAM &#8211; CONGRATULATIONS!\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>KSNS hosted a contest in November and December to raise funds through Return-it-Express.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>KSNS held a draw on January 1 for the winner of a $100 gift card donated by the Cactus Club Park Royal. And the winner is&#8230;.the\u00a0<em><strong>FOG Hockey Team!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>KSNS thanks all participants who donated their recyclables to KSNS at Return-It Express depots, and we are very grateful to Cactus Club Park Royal for their generous donation and ongoing support of KSNS.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tMARK YOUR CALENDARS! \n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>Key Dates in 2025 for KSNS \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAVE THE DATE: \u00a0March 1 &#8211; MOVE430 begins! Details to follow<\/li>\n<li>SAVE THE DATE: \u00a0April 5 &#8211; KSNS 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Equipment Sale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tKSNS IS NOW ON LINKED IN!\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Please visit KSNS&#8217;s Linked In page at\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL:https:\/\/us21.mailchimp.com\/mctx\/clicks?url=https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Fin%252Fkidsport-north-shore-582087328%252Foverlay%252Fphoto%252F%26data%3D05%257C02%257C%257C761dd24aca1a463c0a8408dd4ac9060b%257C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%257C1%257C0%257C638748949460207245%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DQ8PIXCaDpkx7Ye8Fp%252BvYCMkac0dFD%252BHP4wUCfiNF7dY%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;xid=54702c4bf7&amp;uid=200594910&amp;iid=a72438ab4a&amp;pool=cts&amp;v=2&amp;c=1740013824&amp;h=6c44d45bec6edd3486b6a0508b2e8ea43097426ee0e8785bd4b5999316559b75Click to follow link.\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus21.mailchimp.com%2Fmctx%2Fclicks%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fna01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.linkedin.com%25252Fin%25252Fkidsport-north-shore-582087328%25252Foverlay%25252Fphoto%25252F%2526data%253D05%25257C02%25257C%25257C761dd24aca1a463c0a8408dd4ac9060b%25257C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%25257C1%25257C0%25257C638748949460207245%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DQ8PIXCaDpkx7Ye8Fp%25252BvYCMkac0dFD%25252BHP4wUCfiNF7dY%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%26xid%3D54702c4bf7%26uid%3D200594910%26iid%3Da72438ab4a%26pool%3Dcts%26v%3D2%26c%3D1740013824%26h%3D6c44d45bec6edd3486b6a0508b2e8ea43097426ee0e8785bd4b5999316559b75&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C12e6b4f65b4c42f8184e08dd514dfd5e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638756117589057102%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bXZ0ZicWD3Sj0%2BoD9dws7PWHxX5G27jW%2FVf9bbRPLR4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">(9) KidSport North Shore | LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tKSNS GRATEFULLY RECOGNIZES THEIR MANY SUPPORTERS OF 2024:\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Walmart Supercentre <\/strong>on the North Shore celebrated its grand reopening on May 16, 2024, which included major renovations and increased services to its customers. As part of their re-opening day celebrations, Walmart and its employees donated $1000 to KidSport North Shore! We are very grateful to Walmart and its employees for this very generous donation!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pembina Pipelines<\/strong>\u00a0is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that operates Vancouver Wharves, a 125-acre bulk marine terminal located east of the Lions Gate Bridge on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet within the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Pembina is well known for its participation in local events on the North Shore, engaging with the North Shore community, and giving back through Pembina&#8217;s Community Investment program. Pembina donated $7500 to KSNS in 2024 &#8211; thanks so much for your support, Pembina!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hamber Foundation &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>KidSport North Shore received a very generous grant of $1500 from the Hamber Foundation in 2024. The Hamber Foundation was established in 1964, and in its 60 year history has provided countless grants for cultural, educational and charitable purposes to organizations and associations in arts, athletics, health care, education, youth groups, and welfare within British Columbia. KSNS is very grateful to The Hamber Foundation for choosing KSNS as a recipient of this donation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neptune Terminals\u00a0<\/strong>is one of our most consistent and generous supporters. Neptune Terminals, which operates a bulk shipping terminal in North Vancouver, has again supported KSNS with a $3000 donation in 2024. We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of Neptune Terminals who have donated to KSNS year after year, demonstrating their commitment to helping North Shore families ensure that their kids can participate in sport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>District of West Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, and City of North Vancouver &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>all three North Shore municipalities were generous supporters of KSNS in 2024 with donations totalling $14,500.<\/li>\n<p><em>Thank you to all of our individual and corporate supporters, to all North Shore foundations and municipalities, and to the provincial government for their tremendous support of KSNS in 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/Image-12-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Image 12\" height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\" title=\"Image 12\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tKSNS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tLooking to give your time and get involved with a great  organization in your community?  Join us at KSNS and make a difference today! \n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\tThere are many ways you can help.\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>KSNS is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations in order to be able to provide financial assistance to families.\u00a0We are always looking for volunteers to assist with specific tasks such as fundraising, media\/website upkeep and other tasks. Please contact us if you would like to become involved!<\/p>\n<p>Contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kidsportnorthshore@sportbc.com\">kidsportnorthshore@sportbc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tFinancial Donations to KidSport North Shore are also gratefully accepted.  \n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>FINANCIAL DONATIONS:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Direct donations can be made through our website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus21.mailchimp.com%2Fmctx%2Fclicks%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fna01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fgmail.us21.list-manage.com%25252Ftrack%25252Fclick%25253Fu%25253D9e8ed1698986768ed942a088c%252526id%25253D26c1d175de%252526e%25253Dbf3906f9ae%2526data%253D05%25257C02%25257C%25257Cd1b3ad30695945f6b44708dd43d686d4%25257C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%25257C1%25257C0%25257C638741311154828206%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DefVtTT%25252BDPC%25252FmS563ofDeecx0hocaVf2zAa%25252BfLv6K67U%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%26xid%3D81572b6b02%26uid%3D200594910%26iid%3Da72438ab4a%26pool%3Dcts%26v%3D2%26c%3D1738709333%26h%3Da68ed20d70e2b88f0df738aa90ad899b954ad9ea8632f9c295084ece97c99347&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C761dd24aca1a463c0a8408dd4ac9060b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638748949460215599%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6OWKIAvIHMlSwyxvUKsAzCPYUWHyrCBCaDg7dTkvFXE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/kidsportcanada.ca\/british-columbia\/north-shore-north-west-vancouver\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Please indicate in the drop down menu that the donation should be allocated to\u00a0KidSport\u00a0North Shore<\/p>\n<strong>HERE ARE SOME OTHER WAYS TO HELP:<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nKSNS would also be very grateful if you could consider other possibilities for assisting KSNS, including the following:\n<p>(i)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make KidSport\u00a0North Shore\u00a0your charity of choice for golf tournaments, weddings, birthdays or recognize someone in the community through a tribute donation. KSNS is a great fit for any community event.<\/p>\n<p>(ii)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KSNS\u00a0is also a great way to bring your workplace together: Events like Jeans\/ Jersey Fridays, holiday parties, client appreciation BBQs, baseball tournaments, and office hockey pools are all made better by adding a charitable component. Donate a portion or all of the proceeds to KSNS.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, KSNS would be delighted to discuss any funding ideas or opportunities &#8211; we&#8217;re game for whatever you can suggest!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you again for your generous support of KidSport North Shore!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/unnamed-2.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed (2)\" height=\"690\" width=\"899\" title=\"unnamed (2)\" \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tKSNS &amp; RETURN-IT EXPRESS OPPORTUNITY\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><strong>KSNS<\/strong>\u00a0has also set up a\u00a0<strong><em>Return-it Express<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0account and would be grateful if your employees would consider donating empty drink containers to KidSport North Shore using Return-it Express, as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Bring your unsorted containers (glass bottles, beer and pop cans, milk cartons, plastic drink containers) in sealed, clear or transparent bags of under 90 litre capacity to any Return-it Express site in BC. (there are several locations in North and West Vancouver).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>At the self-serve kiosk machine, punch in the KSNS number &#8211; 604 842 9776<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Follow machine instructions &#8211; print your tags, tag your bags, scan the bags if required, and leave them with Return-It Express!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Return it Express Locations in North Vancouver:\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/ul><ul>\n<li>\n<p>101- 370 E. 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