Strathcona Community Basketball Program June 14 2014 - Help Us Help the Kids
The Group's Purpose
To raise $15,000 at the Annual Hoop-A-Thon fundraising event in support of the Strathcona Rotary Youth Development Program. Funds raised will go towards the costs for the youth to attend Camps (Summer and Winter), Equipment and Supplies and Scholarships
On June 14th, over 50 inner city youths (Aged 10-18), representing 500 other youth who participate in the program, will be joined by Rotarians, alumni, volunteers and local VIPs who have collected pledges from and business to shoot free throws.
Since 2006, the Hoop-A-Thon Event has raised over $165,000 supporting the Strathcona Rotary Youth Development Program supporting teamwork, leadership skills, community involvement, education and respect for others.
The Strathcona Rotary Youth Development helps build future leaders with:
- Teamwork and Participation through basketball
- Citizenship and Caring through volunteering
- Education and career futures through scholarships
and bursaries
For more information, go to www.strathconabasketball.ca or call Ron Suzuki at Strathcona Community Center (604-713-1838).
Charities this Group Supports:
How to Help
You can help the following ways:
1. Donate a lump sum pledge online - please indicate in the comment section name of the Rotarian you are sponsoring.
2. Team up with the Rotary Club Vancouver Sunrise by contacting Gary Chomyn @ 604-805-1256.
3. Make a cash pledge or donation by contacting the following:
Gary Ghomyn - Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise
604-805-1256
Ron Suzuki - Strathcona Community Center
604-713-1838
About the Organizers
Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise has supported this program since 2006 because it provides a positive life experience and fosters the same leadership values as Rotary: be good citizens, respect and care about others and strive to be the best that you can be at school and in your community.
The Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise believes in service about self. There are over 1.2 million Rotarians who make a difference in the world everyday.
HELP US HELP OUR COMMUNITY