When Canadian Tire developed the Jumpstart program back in 2005, it was with the goal of helping kids from families in financial need get involved in activities that might otherwise be out of their reach.
Since that time, over 3,000,000 youngsters from across Canada have been helped by the program, including hundreds of kids in Moose Jaw and area.
Now the local Canadian Tire franchise is aiming to bring in even more funds to help local youth with the first-ever Canadian Tire Jumpstart Golf Tournament on June 1 at the Hillcrest Golf Club.
“We’ve been trying to come up with something to do since we’ve been here, and this seemed like something that would work out and have a good response,” said Canadian Tire Moose Jaw owner Ross Leckie.
Leckie’s intuition has been spot on, as the corporate community has stepped up to help out and it’s hoped that a full field of 120 players will take part.
“It’s been really good. We’ve had a lot of companies stepping up to help sponsor the event and we’re looking forward to a really fun day,” Leckie said.
The Jumpstart program offers both individual child grants and community development grants, with those qualified for the program able to use funds for a host of activities, ranging from almost every sport in the book to fitness memberships, martial arts training and a host of outdoor activities.
Leckie hopes the tournament will raise around $5,000 to start, with 100 per cent of the funds raised going right back into Jumpstart and helping kids in the community,
The tournament format will feature a 1 p.m. best ball shotgun start at the Hillcrest, with a $125 entry fee. Registration includes a steak dinner, prizes and the satisfaction of helping a youngster get involved in activities in Moose Jaw. A silent auction will also be held, featuring items donated by local sponsors.
Corporate sponsorships of different types and levels are also available.
For more information and to register or offer sponsorship, call (306) 693-0888 ext. 3903 or 3904 or send an e-mail to audrey.leckie@thetire.ca or krystal.chow.263@thetire.ca.
For more information on Jumpstart and what they all have to offer, how to sign up for their program and how to donate, visit www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca.
