Donation Enables Children To Have Fun

The S'port For Kids Foundation recently donated $15,000 to enable high-risk youth to participate in sports activities. Alexander H. Yuan, Chairman, of the Foundation said that sports provides children and youth with a healthy and active lifestyle. Physical activity contributes to self-esteem, builds character and encourages teamwork. He said that their Board was pleased to partner with the Children's Aid Foundation to support so many children living in poverty. While physical activity as a means of social intervention has not been widely promoted in Canada, there is growing evidence that sports programs have an impact on youth at risk. In particular, children and youth living in poverty, new immigrants and young girls appear to greatly benefit from the opportunity. Sport participation is no longer viewed as simply a means of keeping people busy. It is recognized as a support for the development of individuals, helping them gain a positive identity and overcoming personal and social difficulties. Funds from the S'port For Kids Foundation are being used to enable children served by the Children's Aid Societies to participate in Karate/ Tae Kwon Do, Hockey, Swimming, Basketball, Skating, Track, Snowboarding and Gymnastics.

Mayor William Bell of Richmond Hill (far left), Alexander H. Yuan(second from left), Chairman of the S'port For Kids Foundation and Sheilagh B. Johnson Executive Director from Children's Aid(far right) are committed to ensuring that high-risk youth have access to sports.