KidSport is excited to announce the launch of the 13th annual Give the Gift of Sport campaign across Canada. The campaign will run from November 25, 2024, to January 6, 2025, with the support of all 176 community KidSport chapters across Canada with 41 right in Saskatchewan.
The Give the Gift of Sport campaign aims to inspire Canadians during the holiday season to donate in support of breaking down financial barriers for more children to play organized sport in 2025. Our goal across Canada once again this year is to raise $1 million during the campaign thanks to the support of donors and corporate partners.
“At KidSport we envision a Canada where all children have the opportunity to participate in sport,” said Greg Ingalls, CEO of KidSport Canada.
“We believe sport to be a social development tool that teaches children life lessons that can change the course of their lives. Your support of our Give the Gift of Sport campaign is an investment in the future of children in your community.”
In 2023, the campaign surpassed our goal and raised an incredible $1,030,655 nationally. Every donation helps us make #EveryPlayCount and contributes to making a major impact in a child’s life. With an average donation of $300 counting toward providing one child a full season of sport – donations will last well beyond the holiday season.
“On behalf of the 6,444 KidSport Saskatchewan kids helped in 2023, I would like to thank the sponsors, volunteers and donors in our province. Without your contributions and support, KidSport would not have been able to grant over $1.3 million in sport registration throughout the year, So All Kids Can Play!” said Heather Shepard, KidSport Saskatchewan Committee Member.
To donate or learn more about KidSport visit: http://KidSportCanada.ca/GiftofSport or on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram @KidSportSK.
#EveryPlayCounts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh2yvj-5Qt0
For more information contact:
Kieran Kobitz
Communications Lead
306.261.9432
kkobitz@sasksport.ca
About KidSport Saskatchewan
KidSport is a children’s charity designed to assist children ages five to 18 of families facing financial obstacles to participate in community sport programs. It believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines and that all should be given the opportunity to experience the benefits of organized sport. Since 1995, KidSport has raised more than $13 million to help more than 155,000 kids participate.