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“Some of these kids, who sadly live in pov- erty, just don’t have special stories to share with others to feel like they belong when they return to school after the weekend or summer vacation,” Thomas told supporters during the meeting, held at Cornwall’s Best Western Hotel. “They have to sit by and qui- etly watch in the background while others share their experiences.’’ “We have had hundreds of kids impacted by your generosity through your support of the Foundation and given them something to talk about and connect with their schools through their own stories,” said Thomas. The foundation approved the disbursal of $138,000 to fully or partially fund 397 stu- dent requests in the 2012-2013 school year, including hockey registrations, summer camp programs, dance and drama lessons, mixed martial arts, a camera for post-sec- ondary studies and entry in a cheerleading competition. In the 2012-2013 fiscal years, the Cham- pions for Kids Foundation raised more than $210,000 through fundraising events, rang- ing from the annual golf tournament to a Journal invites its readers to send pictures from the past (before year 2000) that we could pub- lish during the coming weeks. The submissions should in- Le/The
women’s self-defense clinic. The Founda- tion has also formed a corporate partner- ship with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group to explore expanding the sale of tick- ets for the Ottawa Red Blacks and Ottawa Fury, as well as the Ottawa 67’s. “I’m overwhelmed and humbled by how generous our staff is and how the com-
munity has responded to our Foundation,” said Thomas. Champions is planning sev- eral events this year including a repeat of its successful automobile raffle, the Cham- pions gala, the Ottawa 67’s 50/50 draw, the March Breakdown, the Homerun Derby, the Champions Fun Run and our Champions golf tournament.
CORNWALL | “The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Champions for Kids Foundation has raised more than $829,000 and is closing in on its long-term goal of $1 million,” said David K. Thomas, director of education and president of the foundation at the organization’s annual general meeting, last January 20. Champions for Kids is the charitable foun- dation of the Upper Canada District School Board. Founded in 2008, it raises funds so children can play sports, enjoy the arts and helps their families cover costs associated with their medical care. Thomas also explained that Champi- ons connects children to their childhood dreams by giving them a chance to experi- ence sports and the arts, and allows them to live a fulfilling childhood. These experi- ences allow them to feel connected with their peers.
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Champions President David Thomas tells the Foundation’s annual general meeting about the success of the organization while 1st Vice-President Bill Loshaw, pictured at left, looks on.
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