Admissions Conference in Toronto in the Fall of 2003
Book Description
Read about:
· Individuals who were inspired by sport: Canadian Football League player Garry Sawatzky shows how football changed his life from being a convicted murderer to becoming a strong member of the community.
· League-driven community programs: Hockey Canada’s Initiation Program instills a grassroots skills-first philosophy that leads to success at the international level.
· Professional sports role models: CFL Legend Mark McLoughlin fosters a Stay In School program and visits over 100 schools per year to talk about the importance of education. NHL goalie and Japanese-Canadian Jamie Storr holds an annual summer hockey school that celebrates pride in one’s heritage – something he was challenged with as a youth. NBA star Jalen Rose starts a foundation to support single parent families and assist children with their primary education. NHL good guy Jarome Iginla starts a hockey school through the NHL Diversity program and donates $1000 to KidSport Calgary for every goal he scores during a season. NBA forward Tyson Chandler helps pay gas bills for low-income Chicago families and partners with firefighters to fit homes with smoke detectors.
