News & Notes - 2007/2008/2009
April 2010
Suzie Ketene's KidSport Fundraiser
On April 30th, Suzie Ketene will be embarking on a 1,150km, nine-day mountain bike race called the Trans Portugal Garmin: http://www.trans-portugal.com/indexIng.htm which starts in the northeast (Braganca) and finishes in the southwest (Sagres). The terrain includes forest tracks, dirt roads, and steep cliff-top single track. She will be one of 65+ participants from around the world, one of five Canadians, and one of six women. If she makes the entire journey, she will have climbed 24,500 vertical metres in nine days!
Suzie says: "I have been fortunate enough to have had a life filled with organized team and individual sports, and I could not imagine a child’s life without such critical team-building, and healthy activity. Thus, this fundraising drive". Suzie's MTB accomplishments include provincial titles in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec between 1995-2000 and a National title in 1998.
Suzie has two goals; to raise $1,150, one dollar for every kilometer of the race, and to complete the race!
Click here to make a secure online donation via credit card:
NOTE: In the Comments section at the bottom of the online form please indicate "Suzie Ketene’s fundraiser for Kidsport” so we may track donations in support of Suzie's journey.
On April 1st,
Soccer Nova Scotia announced they are pledging 50 cents per player, to a maximum of $15,000 annually, to the KidSport™ program. KidSport™ helps children overcome the financial barriers limiting (or preventing) their participation in organized sport. Click here to read more about.
March 2010
Click below to view the latest KidSport™ promotion airing on CTV
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December 2009
KellyAnne Beaton-Snailham presents the cheque for $1165 to David Wagg. These funds were raised with a series of barbeques held during the Canoe ’09 World Canoe Championships held in Dartmouth in August, 2009.
November 2009
Brian Emanuel (left) from M&M Meat Shops in Halifax (Younge St and Lacewood Dr) presents a cheque to Jeff LeDrew for $2600 in support of KidSport™.
October 2009
Kevin Fournier (left), Regional Vice President Sales, Nova Scotia for Bell Aliant presents Jeff LeDrew and Dave Wagg with a cheque for $30,000 in support of KidSport™.
September 2009
Dave Wagg, KidSport™ Coordinator, accepts a cheque from Bruce Bowen, Manager of the Halifax Running Room. The Running Room raised the money through their annual Hypothermic Half Marathon Event held in February each year.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 marks the grand opening of CrossFit Kinetics on 5540 Cunard Street in Halifax at 12:00pm. To celebrate this event, M&M Meat Shops will be holding a BBQ on site with proceeds from sales going to KidSport™. Be sure to stop by to check out the excitement.
KidSport™ has been selected as the charity of choice for an upcoming fundraiser through Chimo TaeKwonDo. On Wednesday, September 22nd, owner and head instructor Doug Large will be attempting to break 1000 boards with all proceeds to support KidSport™. For ticket information contact Chimo TaeKwonDo at 902-477-0538
April 2009
Click below to view the CTV KidSport™ promotion
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March 2009
Thanks to the Halifax Running Club, more kids are able to play. Club members raised $1,096 at the Club’s 5th Anniversary event on January 31, 2009. The Halifax Running Club was established by a number of local runners who wanted to form a group to promote training and fellowship within the running community. They currently have 120 members and represent runners of all abilities. The picture features Halifax Running Club members and David Wagg, KidSport™ Coordinator.
This spring, Cadbury will begin two new initiatives aimed at helping families and children be more active. Cadbury will begin a special spring promotion called The Bicycle Factory. The Bicycle Factory was developed to help people in Africa have access to every day necessities like water, school and medical care. Throughout this promotion, Cadbury will send 5, 000 bikes to Ghana, Africa, which will greatly improve the lives of thousands of people.
Here at home from April 24 until June 25, Sobeys will join up with Cadbury to support KidSport™. Sobeys Atlantic and Cadbury have committed to impact the lives of children in our communities by donating $10,000 to KidSport™ Atlantic. This support will help to provide access to sports for more kids in need.
January 2009
Please click here for an important message regarding the Annual KidSport™ Easter Egg Hunt.
May 2008
The National Play On! Street Hockey Tournament is coming to Halifax on May 30th to June 1st, 2008. Halifax is set to beat the Guiness World Record for the Largest Street Hockey Tournament so you don’t want miss it!
Register today at www.playon.ca or email patti@playon.ca
A portion from every team registration will go to KidSport™ in support of hockey programs.
April 2008
KidSport™ has a new television commercial. Click here to check it out.
February 2008
FX 101.9 recently auctioned off two airline passes, courtesy of WestJet with the proceeds going to KidSport™. Pictured is winner David Falconer (center) receiving his passes from FX 101.9's Promotions Manager Melissa MacInnis (right) as Sport Nova Scotia's Jeff LeDrew (left) looks on. Congratulations David!
January 2008
KidSport™ Nova Scotia announces that in order to better serve Nova Scotian children, they are increasing the number of allocation deadlines from four per year, to six per year. The move comes in response to the rapid growth the program has experienced over the past three years. The additional application periods should allow more opportunities for disadvantaged families across the province to apply for assistance so their children can participate in sport programs.
Henkel is supporting KidSport™ with a new national contest asking Canadian children and their parents what they think playing strong, clean and fair hockey means. And your answer could mean a trip to the 2008 IIHF World Championship being held in Canada for the first time ever. For more information, visit www.henkelpowerplayers.ca.