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Thanks to our sponsors and friends, The Wickenheiser International Women's Hockey Festival was able to raise more than $13,000 for these two wonderful and meaningful organizations. Hayley took a journey to Africa with Right to Play this summer... check it out at www.facebook.com/22wick!
About Right to PlayRight To Play is an international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Working in both the humanitarian and development context, Right To Play trains local community leaders as Coaches to deliver its programs in more than 23 countries affected by war, poverty, and disease in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The organization is supported by an international team of top athletes from more than 40 countries. As role models, these athletes inspire children, raise awareness and promote opportunities for funding for Right To Play projects. For more information visit www.righttoplay.ca
About KidSportKidSport is an organization committed to providing support to ensure family financial status is not a barrier to youth involvement in organized sport. KidSport believes that all children should be given the opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle, no matter the financial, physical or language barriers that may exist. For more information on KidSport visit www.kidsportcanada.ca |