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Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
BRP Donates $500,000 of Lynx Apparel to the Healthy Horizons Foundation in Support of Northern Communities Français
VALCOURT, QC, Aug. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) announced today that it has donated over CAD $500,000 worth of Lynx apparel to 7 Northern Communities in partnership with the Healthy Horizons Foundation (HHF). Through its Ride Out Intimidation progra m, BRP has been partnering since 2023 with the HHF, which is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of youth in the northern communities. "The Healthy Horizons Foundation is a key partner of BRP's Ride Out Intimidation program. From providing essential winter apparel to investing in the Northy Club after school program, the work that we do with HFF is about empowering youth, fostering safe environments, and building a brighter future for northern communities," said Elise Auvachez Millot, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Government Relations and Corporate Sustainability at BRP. HHF coordinated logistics, operations, store managers and community leaders to distribute the clothing in seven different northern locations across Canada: St. Theresa Point (MB), Sandy Lake (ON), Pikangikum (ON), Shamattawa (MB), South Indian Lake (MB), Aklavik (NWT), and Tulita (NWT). The donated items were distributed in schools and prioritized to kids first. In total, more than one thousand people benefited from the donation, and as these are small communities, every member was able to receive items. "BRP's support has helped us make a real difference in northern communities. Their generous contributions over the years have helped us expand our reach to even more communities, offering not only quality gear that youth and families wear with pride but also unique spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and empowered," said Jim Caldwell, President of Canadian Retail at The North West Company and Board Member of the Healthy Horizons Foundation. The Northy Club, Powered by BRP In addition to the Lynx apparel donation, BRP and the Healthy Horizons Foundation partnered to launch the Northy Club program in October 2024. The afterschool program is designed to empower students from grades 5 to 8 in Northern Indigenous communities by fostering a safe, structured environment focused on education, personal growth, and healthy lifestyles while integrating BRP's emphasis on anti-bullying and intimidation prevention. The program will return for a second year in the fall of 2025 at St. Theresa Point Middle Years School, and is set to expand based on community need to ensure sustainability and lasting impacts. About the Healthy Horizons Foundation The Healthy Horizons Foundation (HHF) is the charitable foundation of The North West Company, committed to advancing the health and well-being of youth in northern and remote communities. Established in 2015, HHF invests in high-impact programs that align with its core pillars: health & well-being, nutrition & food security, and culture & education. By fostering strategic partnerships and community-led initiatives, HHF creates sustainable opportunities for youth to thrive—empowering the next generation through access, equity, and long-term support. Learn more: About BRP BRP Inc. is a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on over 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Through its portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience. Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models for its existing product lines. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, BRP had annual sales of CA$7.8 billion from over 130 countries and employed approximately 16,500 driven, resourceful people as of January 31, 2025. Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am, Rotax, Manitou, Quintrex, and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NFL coach and Beloit native Jim Caldwell returns to Beloit
BELOIT, WI (WTVO/WQRF) — A Stateline native who has had a highly successful NFL coaching career returned to his roots in the Stateline Saturday. Jim Caldwell was back in Beloit where he grew up and where he starred as an athlete at Beloit Memorial High School. Caldwell hosted an event at Beloit Memorial called 'One-On-One: A Conversation with Coach Jim Caldwell. The event was presented by the Jim and Cheryl Caldwell Foundation. Jimmy Caldwell has been an NFL head coach with the Detroit Lions and the Indianapolis Colts. He has been on the coaching staffs of other NFL teams. He's currently a senior assistant with the Carolina Panthers. He's been a part of two Super Bowl Championship teams. At Beloit Memorial, Caldwell was a standout defensive back and kick return on Beloit's 9-0 team in 1972. He also played guard on Beloit Memorial's state championship basketball team in Saturday's event, Caldwell answered questions from a host and then he spoke directly to a crowed that had gathered in the school's theatre. For more on this story, watch the media player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
