By getting active 91原创 residents can also help kids play sports, through taking part in the first MOVE430 virtual challenge event held by the 91原创 KidSport chapter.
Organizer James Palframan called it a 鈥渨in-win鈥� for the community.
鈥淭he challenge is to get people moving at a time when they need it the most,鈥� Palframan explained.
He described it as a 鈥�100 per cent volunteer鈥� event, which means all of the registration fees will go to help kids.
Registration for our MOVE430 event is officially open! Simply commit to any MOVEment for at least 30 minutes for 30 days in April and track it to complete the challenge! . Pssst...you'll be helping more kids get into along the way. Register:
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Like all sports organizations, the pandemic has taken a toll on KidSport in 91原创, Palframan said.
In 2020, they administered 60 grants to 91原创 sports organizations for kids in need, totalling $15,300, down 鈥渟ignificantly鈥� from 2019 when 91原创 KidSport administered 159 grants, totalling $42,682, Palframan reported.
The hope is the MOVE430 challenge will help fill some of that gap, by encouraging people to register online to run, walk, bike, swim and hike for at least 30 minutes per day for 30 days.
Registration is open until the end of March, and the challenge will run April 1 to 30.
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Participants can register online through the 鈥溾�� link at the 91原创 KidsSport web page at . Cost is $30.
People who take part will receive Kidsport swag, digital challenge badges, and there will be custom finished medals for those who complete the challenge.
Daily, weekly and grand prizes are up for grabs.
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Formed in 2010, KidSport 91原创 is part of the national organization that provides grants to help cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under can play a season of sport.
The 91原创 chapter accepts applications and administers confidential grants of up to $300 per child, per season.
KidSport estimates one in three Canadian kids can鈥檛 afford organized sport registration costs.
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