Meet Edward: Athlete of the Month

Edward | 9 years old | Hockey, Tennis, Baseball, Swimming, & Ice Skating

Edward is A4K’s talented, multi-sport athlete, learning skills in hockey, tennis, and baseball. He started with tennis at age 7, then began baseball and hockey when he was 8 years old, while starting swimming and ice skating lessons at 5 years old. Although learning different kinds of sports can be hard, Edward keeps his head up as he gets to play with different players and friends, while learning and improving through help from his coaches and teammates. In this upcoming hockey season, Edward is learning how to control the puck better, as well passing, shooting, and skating on the ice.

Cheering from the sidelines at Edward’s games is his mom, Daisy, who sought out A4K to help keep Edward in his favourite sports. Facing uncertain economic conditions after the COVID pandemic, Daisy truly prioritized the many physical and mental health benefits that come from sports—and quickly submitted an application online through A4K’s website. She knew that if Edward was able to continue playing his favourite sports, it would also strengthen his skills like: emotional regulation, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and so much more. With the ability to learn and grow through sports, Daisy believes these skills will help Edward prepare for all of life’s challenges.

Without our incredible network of donors and volunteers, kids like Edward would be left on the sidelines due to financial barriers. At just $17 a month, you give kids in BC the opportunity to play sports through our Sport4Life Grant Program. Please click here to give generously today.