Local fundraisers aim to help kids stay active through KidSport donations

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“There are times when we do run out of money,” he explained, adding that Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program also occasionally faces the problem. 

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“The demand is growing and we just got to grow our capacity to be able to raise a little bit more money than we need to so we can try and get these kids the support.” 

KidSport helps put youth through sport by covering the cost of the child’s registration fees, however, it does not cover the cost of equipment or any other expenses. 

Bergstrom said that hockey and soccer have the two biggest participation levels through KidSport in the city, but hockey is becoming harder to fund with fees continuing to go up. That reason has the organization doubting whether they should even fund the sport. 

“We can fund up to $500 per child but that these days with hockey, I don’t think that covers the cheapest version of what you can put your kid into hockey for, and then on top of that, you’ve got equipment and everything else. There are quite a few people who are rethinking whether it’s even reasonable, even with KidSport support, to look at hockey. Soccer is a little easier than hockey because you had a pair of soccer boots and a soccer ball, and you’re in the game sort of thing compared to hockey.” 

To combat this, local businesses and organizations are teaming up with KidSport through fundraisers this month.  

Earlier in the week, Mr. Mikes held a barbecue lunch at their restaurant, while Lake Country Co-op and the Prince Albert Raiders are partnering to host a barbecue ahead of Game 3 of the WHL Championship Series at the Art Hauser Centre. The Spice Trail restaurant will also be donating a portion from all money spent on meals to KidSport on May 16, while Western Financial Group are collecting bottles and cans throughout the month. 

“It takes a village to raise a child,” said Bergstrom. “We’ve all got to pitch in to get all these kids and all these families, and all the different income levels a chance to be involved with sport.” 

More information about KidSport Prince Albert can be found on the organization’s website, where donations can also be made. 

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loganc.lehmann@pattisonmedia.com