TEEN DREAM FUND
When did teenagers stop dreaming about making a high school sports team, representing their city/town, being selected for a provincial/territorial team, or becoming a national team member or Olympic athlete? Today, many teenagers would rather sell drugs, join street gangs or break the law to gain status and recognition.
For generations, sport kept many young people in school. Some high school athletes wouldn’t have attended university without an athletic scholarship or college without being recruited by the athletic director. What happened?
We can help reverse dangerous trends such as teenage substance abuse and youth crime by supporting teenagers who dream about sporting success. The Teen Dream Fund has been established to help national, provincial/territorial and regional sport organizations engage teenagers, particularly those in difficult socio-economic situations.
"My older brother's in prison. If it wasn't for my track coach, I'd be there too." 18-year-old boy, Toronto
Please complete the form below to make a donation to one of the organizations listed. Each of the organizations will use 100% of your donation to keep teenagers dreaming about sport. If you wish, we will provide you with a profile of the teenagers that are able to strive to make their dreams come true because of your donation.
After you complete the form, you will be connected to the secure paypal.com website to process your donation.
You will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Thank you for keeping teen dreams alive. And, in many cases, giving teenagers something positive to dream about.
NATIONAL
Canada Games Council
Your donation will be used to support the Canada Games' Dreams and Champions Fund. This unique fund includes programs and initiatives to 'inspire dreams' in Canada's youth and encourage them to participate in sport and physical activity, while also 'building champions' by providing the programs, tools and support young athletes need to reach and succeed at higher levels.
PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL
Ontario Track and Field Association
Running, jumping and throwing are the cornerstones of sport. Your donation will be used to support track and field and running programs for teenagers throughout Ontario, and to help young developing athletes live the dream of representing Ontario or Canada.
REGIONAL
Brockville Sports
Your donation will be used to help ensure that all Brockville teenagers have opportunities to participate in sport and teenage athletes from different sport clubs have the support they need to develop their potential.
