Locals support KidSport Hanna

By Gwen Snell

KidSport Hanna was the recipient of two donations this past week courtesy of the Hanna Agricultural Society and Hanna Funeral Services. Funds will be directed towards helping financially disadvantaged youth to participate in sport.

Hanna Agricutural Society Donation to KidSport Hanna. L to R:  Rhonda Lund, Peggy Rehill, Cathy Watts. PHOTOS BY GWEN SNELL

Hanna Funeral Services. L to R:  Laurie Palmer presenting to KidSport Hanna Volunteer Cathy Watts. PHOTOS BY GWEN SNELL

KidSport Hanna is the local Chapter operating with the support of both KidSport Alberta and KidSport Canada.   Volunteers ensure that local applications meet the criteria for funding – financially disadvantaged and if they qualify the funding is then provided directing to the sporting organization on behalf of the youth participating.  Eligible youth can obtain up to $600 annually though KidSport Hanna.  

Formed in 1998, this group of dedicated volunteers report that they have funded a total of 335 youth with $55,767.50 as of the end of 2022.  Just last year alone, in 2022 they helped 24 youth with $4,892.50 in funding to participate in sport.  They have already exceeded this to date and expect that they will see a few more applications before the end of 2023.

Volunteers are quick to state that they could not provide this funding for youth without the outstanding support from the community.  Contributions and donations are greatly appreciated.

Both applications for funding and donation forms are available at the Town of Hanna office or visit KidSport at www.kidsportcanada.ca