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CBC
20-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Dallas Stars fan raises $55K for KidSport in honour of Scheifele's dad
Dallas Stars fan raises $55K for KidSport in honour of Scheifele's dad 5 minutes ago Duration 1:56
Calgary Herald
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Runners plan 10 marathons in 10 days to bring down barriers for kids
Ten marathons in 10 days in 10 provinces. Article content Article content That's the goal Mike Hanson and David Morin, longtime friends and Calgary marathon runners, have set for themselves. Article content Starting May 16, the duo plan to run a marathon a day, in a different province, until May 25, where they will finish out what can only be described as a Herculean-like endeavour at the annual Servus Calgary Marathon, alongside thousands of participants. Article content Article content Along the way, the runners hope to raise $1 million for charities supporting access to sports and extracurricular activities for children. The charities are KidSport, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS). Article content Article content As of Friday, they have raised $740,000. Article content 'There's family and children out there that have barriers to entry in sports and extracurricular activities and we feel as a family that we've been really fortunate and it's kind of an obligation to try and do something about it and try to make an impact,' Hanson said. Article content Hanson is a 44-year-old father to four children. The oldest two of the bunch, twins, were diagnosed with autism in 2012, bringing Hanson up close and personal with the challenges of finding sports and extracurricular activities that are inclusive of children on the spectrum. Article content He said AAFS provides those opportunities for children, like his twins. 'I've seen firsthand how my son, who wouldn't be able to do a gymnastics course with typical kids, can go there. He fits well, they've got a great program to support them and he walks out of it just completely fulfilled and happy,' he said. Article content Article content 'There are a lot of kids out there that could be on screens or just staying at home because there isn't an opportunity for them to experience what other typical kids can experience.' Article content Morin has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the better part of a decade. 'The barrier there is just with kids having just a positive adult mentorship and partnership model that they might not otherwise have,' he said. Article content Hanson also cited financial barriers to setting up access to activities for kids. 'Both Dave and I wouldn't be where we are in life without sport,' he said. Article content A week away from the event, the two sound calm and collected, betraying not a hint of nervousness in their voices. 'We're feeling pretty good,' Morin said. Their training has tapered in the final week, allowing them somewhat of a break before the big week begins.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$100 cash boost available for thousands of Aussie parents: 'Apply now'
Parents in New South Wales have been urged to jump on the state government's kids voucher program. The Active and Creative Kids voucher system is available to be used to pay for sports, recreational, or cultural activities. Mums, dads, and guardians can get two $50 vouchers per year per child as long as they're receiving Centrelink's Family Tax Benefit. The state government has revealed that there's a way you can nab another voucher by applying right now. "If you're eligible but didn't claim the previous voucher from 2024, you can apply for two $50 Active and Creative Kids vouchers," it said. "This means you'll have a total of $100 to spend with an approved activity provider." Aussie state's major cost-of-living win as cash boost surges: 'Record uptake' Rare $1 coin worth up to $350: 'Lucky to find one' Calls for $2 billion cash boost to Centrelink rent assistance as pensioners go without meals: 'To get worse' The NSW government issues these vouchers twice a year. The second coupon from 2024 needs to be used by July 14 this year, while the first from 2025 doesn't have to be used until December 31. Both of those are available to apply for now. Applications for the second 2025 voucher will open on July 15 and can be used over the following 12 months. Each coupon can only be used once and have to go to to a registered activity provider, which you can find here. If you have two up your sleeve, you can use them at the same time. But you can't split the $50 split between more than one provider and it can't be redeemed for cash, gift vouchers or credit notes. Only one person can apply for the vouchers for a child, but if you have multiple children then you can include them in the same application rather than make separate ones for each kid. The applicant has to be receiving the following Centrelink payments in the current or previous financial year: Family Tax Benefit Part A Family Tax Benefit Part B Both Family Tax Benefit Part A and Family Tax Benefit Part B The child also has to be a NSW resident and between the ages of 4.5 and 18 years old. You'll need to set up a MyServiceNSW account and the application can be found in that portal. You might be required to present two identity documents, your Centrelink Customer Reference Number, and the Medicare card details for your child. Each state and territory has its own sports and activity vouchers with different eligibility criteria applied. Here's an overview of what's currently available: NSW: Active and Creative Kids voucher - 2 x $50 per child VIC: Get Active Kids voucher - 1 x $200 per child QLD: FairPlay voucher - 1 x $150 per child SA: Sports voucher - 2 x $100 per child WA: KidSport voucher - 1 x $500 per child NT: Sport voucher - 2 x $100 per child TAS: Ticket to Play - 2 x $100
