Luca and Matei want to thank A4K for helping them learn how to swim, as it has kept them fit and strong. Their mother, Eliana, has noticed physical growth and an increase in strength in both the boys since starting lessons. She has also noticed their bigger appetite when they get out of the water!

“I am glad that both my daughters have found their passion in sports and have so much gratitude for Athletics4Kids so that they can continue playing their favourite sport.”

“Ryker’s team at the hospital suggested signing up for Tae Kwon Do - for both the physicality of it and because it builds confidence. As much as I loved the idea of it, I knew I couldn’t afford to send him there so our social worker at the hospital suggested A4K…”

For kids like Ayden, life would have been very different if he couldn’t participate in sports.

Navannah and Izabela’s mom, Anna, believes that A4K has given the girls an opportunity to try new sports, be healthy, make new friends, and have opportunities that they may not have had otherwise. With a grant each from A4K, they have both tried cheerleading for the first time, and are loving it!

Owen’s dad shared with us that "the Athletics4Kids grant program gave me the financial support to make sure my kids do not miss out on playing sports.” Owen has been playing hockey for eleven years now!

When COVID hit and Aryan’s mother lost her job, she worried she would have to pull him out of sports. But a Sport4Life Grant from Athletics4Kids has kept Aryan in the game and on the soccer pitch where he finds lots of joy working hard with his teammates.

Anora thinks rugby is so fun and her favourite part about the game is going to jamborees, seeing her friends and scoring trys! She is supported to pursue year-round sports through a grant from Athletics4Kids.

“After a lot of searching, I found Athletics4Kids. I don't remember when we started using Athletic4Kids but it has kept my two kids in the sports they love.”