Gloria Whalen was a loving wife and mother to her three wonderful children.  She attended school at Vernon River Consolidated and high school in Montague.  She received a BSc from St. FX University and a Master’s degree from Mount St Vincent.  During her many years as a physical education instructor, she worked with many young athletes at Belfast Consolidated and West Royalty Elementary School and was always on the bench to support their efforts and successes.  Her skill as an athlete was evident in several sports including speedskating, volleyball, soccer, basketball and hockey.  She will be missed by her many close friends from her teaching career and from the sports she participated in.

KidSport believes that every child should have the opportunity to experience the joys of a season of sport.  That’s why we provide grants to kids from families facing financial difficulties to ensure no kid i ever left  watching from the sidelines.  Donations made on this page will support KidSport PEI in Gloria’s memory – So All Kids Can Play!

If you would like to make an online donation to KidSport in memory of Gloria, donate here!

If you would like to make a donation via cheque, please send to:

KidSport PEI

40 Enman Crescent

Suite 102

Charlottetown, PEI

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That raises the tournament’s all-time donation total to $29,572.16.We can’t thank the tournament organizers enough for all their hard work!! This is an incredible tournament in memory of a great man who truly believed in the power of sport. We were so pleased to take part once again this year. Hearing about Glenn and his values from his family and friends make us at KidSport so proud of what we do. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the organizers, golfers, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and Eagles Glenn golf course! Thank you!

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“I want other kids to have the same opportunities as my girls did. I recognize how important sports are to kids. I’ve coached field hockey for the last 13 years and absolutely love my time with those girls. I do the learn to run and come try field hockey programs because I want to motivate people to be active and healthy.”

Thank you for believing in the power of sport Khrista!

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A fixed annual contribution will ensure that Island athletes can participate in the sports they love through the KidSport program. In addition, Dairy Farmers of PEI will be the principal presenter of the all-new Scores! for KidSport program. For every goal scored by the Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL), Summerside Western Capitals (MHL), and UPEI Men’s and Women’s HockeyTeams (USports) during the 2021-2022 season, Dairy Farmers of PEI will donate $10 to KidSport.

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“We couldn’t be prouder to support Sport PEI and KidSport for the upcoming sports season. This initiative aligns perfectly with our belief in supporting members of our Island community,” said Gordon MacBeath, Dairy Farmers of PEI Chairman of the Board. “Dairy farmers have a rich history of sport involvement and it brings us great pride to be able to pass that along to other Islanders.”

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“We are very excited to be partnering with the Dairy Farmers of PEI to support Island youth participating in sport,” said Gemma Koughan, Executive Director for Sport PEI. “Dairy Farmers of PEI represents and supports the 157 dairy producers across Prince Edward Island as they bring high-quality Island dairy from farm to table. Our organizations both strive to support Islander’s health and wellness through our various initiatives. With partners like the Dairy Farmers of PEI, KidSport PEI can help to ensure that Island kids have the opportunity to discover the joy of sport.”

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Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island (DFPEI) is the marketing organization for all PEI dairy producers. It is established under the Natural Products Marketing Act to regulate and administer the Dairy Industry in Prince Edward Island. Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island receives its authority through an Order in Council from the provincial government.

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Sport PEI is a non-profit sport federation providing support and leadership to the Island sport community through strategicpartnerships and delivering programs and services. Sport PEI was created in 1973, by government, to provide support and assistance to the provincial sport governing bodies.

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KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that helps remove financial barriers that prevent kids from playing sport by providing assistance for registration fees and sport equipment to children aged18 and under. Through a confidential application process grants are given so they can play a season of sport.

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Media Contacts:

John McIntosh
Sport Coordinator – Sport PEI
(902) 368-4547
jmcintosh@sportpei.com

Aidan Northcott
Marketing Coordinator – Dairy Farmers of PEI
(902) 213-8873
anorthcott@dfpei.pe.ca

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TORONTO, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 – Tim Hortons restaurant owners and millions of generous Canadians across the country combined broke a new Smile Cookie record by raising $10.56 million for local charities across the country.

This year in PEI, local Tim Hortons restaurant owners and guests helped raise $47,172.83 to support KidSport PEI. This was the third year that Smile Cookies have supported KidSport PEI and this was our biggest year yet. Over 35,000 Smile Cookies were sold on PEI from September 14-20. Thanks to the generosity of Islanders were able to increase Smile Cookie sales by $4,000 in 2020 compared to 2019. These funds will help us get over 100 PEI children into a season of sport! The funds will be used to reduce the financial barriers of sport, and help us get more kids off the sidelines and into the game.

“We were absolutely blown away by the generosity of Canadians for our annual Smile Cookie campaign,” says Tim Hortons Chief Marketing Officer Hope Bagozzi.

Tim Hortons restaurant owners across Canada will be presenting their local charity partners with Smile Cookie cheques throughout the next month.

Smile Cookie Campaign Facts

• In 2019, the Smile Cookie campaign raised a record $9.8 million across Canada
• For over 24 years, Tim Hortons restaurant owners and guests have been spreading smiles. The Smile Cookie campaign began in 1996 to help raise funds for the Hamilton Children’s Hospital in Ontario
• Nationally, Tim Hortons restaurant owners support over 550 local charities, hospitals and community programs through the Smile Cookie campaign

Join the Smile Cookie Conversation

• Use the hashtag #SmileCookie
• Tag or follow us on Instagram @TimHortons & @sportpei
• Tag or follow us on Twitter @TimHortons & @KidSportPEI
• Like us on Facebook Tim Hortons & @KidSportPEI
• Subscribe to us on YouTube @TimHortons
• Visit ca/smile-cookie for a list of local charities benefiting from the Smile Cookie campaign

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About TIM HORTONS®

In 1964, the first Tim Hortons® restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario opened its doors and Canadians have been ordering Tim Hortons iconic Original Blend coffee, Double-Double coffees, Donuts and Timbits® in the years since. Over the last 55 years, Tim Hortons has captured the hearts and taste buds of Canadians. Tim Hortons is Canada’s largest restaurant chain operating in the quick service industry serving over 5 million cups of coffee every day with 80% of Canadians visiting one of nearly 4,000 Tim Hortons in Canada at least once a month. More than a coffee and bake shop, Tim Hortons is part of the Canadian fabric and guests can enjoy hot and cold specialty beverages – including lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, teas and our famous Iced Capps – alongside delicious breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, soups and more. Tim Hortons has more than 4,800 restaurants in Canada, the United States and around the world. For more information on Tim Hortons visit TimHortons.ca.

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On the list of his many achievements, he was an original owner of the Calgary Flames and was instrumental in bringing them to Calgary in 1980. Among his many accomplishments, Doc was also known for his wartime experiences as a World War II pilot, and for his civic contribution as a member of the Royal Commission on Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada, 1982-1985. Doc received two honorary Doctor of Laws degrees and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. His philanthropic giving ranged from supporting medical education to funding entrepreneurial initiatives. Doc’s love for ranching, hockey and sports, and his dedication to community will leave a lasting legacy for years to come.

The legacy of legendary philanthropist Doc Seaman lives on through the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund, an endowment fund administered by Calgary Foundation.

Thanks to the $30,000 grant from the Daryl K. Seaman fund, KidSport PEI will be able to help more than 100 PEI kids play a season of sport. We can’t thank them enough for their generosity and for allowing us to continue to help more kids play sports. We will continue working, So ALL Kids Can Play.

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