Gold Medallist Kaillie Humphries, Sport Chek, and the Jumpstart Team Help Get Kids Off the Sidelines and Into the Game with Large Sports Equipment Donation
Visit Supports Jumpstart's Goal of Raising $1.7 Million Through Month-Long Nationwide Campaign
CALGARY, May 20, 2014 /CNW/ - With a goal of encouraging and providing opportunities for young people to participate in organized sport and recreation, two-time Canadian Olympic gold medallist Kaillie Humphries will be speaking to students at Patrick Airlie School during an afternoon assembly on Thursday, May 22, 2014.
Since 2005, Jumpstart Charities has been helping hundreds of thousands of kids to get off the sidelines and into the game. On May 1, the Charity kicked off its annual month-long Red Ball campaign, challenging Canadians to donate throughout the month of May to help get kids active. Jumpstart's goal is to raise $1.7 million through the month-long nationwide campaign, which will give 17,000 kids the chance to experience the power of play. Red Balls are available at all Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark's, Sports Experts, Gas+, and National Sports locations across the country.
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Who: |
Kaillie Humphries, two-time Olympic gold medallist, Women's Bobsleigh Valerie Murphy, Principal, Patrick Airlie School Staff, students and teachers from Patrick Airlie School |
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What: |
Interactive school assembly featuring remarks from Kaillie Humphries and Martha Billes Surprise donation to the school Great photo opportunities and visuals |
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When: |
Thursday, May 22, 2014 1:30pm-2:15pm – School assembly (kindergarten to grade 6) |
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Where: |
Patrick Airlie School |
Media are asked to RSVP to: Chelsea Smyth, North Strategic (For FGL Sports), 403-616-4956, Chelsea.Smyth@Northstrategic.com
SOURCE FGL Sports Ltd.
