Athletics for Kids

As 2025 wraps up, you can still change a child’s life with one gift.

🧡$50 builds strength & confidence through martial arts.
🧡 $150 helps a child dive into swim team and belong.
🧡 $225 gets a child on the soccer field making friends.
🧡 $400 puts a child on the track chasing new goals.

Every child deserves a chance to play. Please give before Wednesday night to get a child off the bench and into the game!

👉 www.a4k.ca/donate or donate through the link in our bio!

✨As 2025 wraps up, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone in the Athletics4Kids community. ✨

Because of your support, hundreds of kids across BC found confidence, connection and joy through sport this year.

We’re grateful for what we’ve built together and I’m excited to do even more in 2026.

🎁 Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, joyful holiday season! 🎄

Today is ! Your gift today to will get a child off the bench and into the game. ⚽🏊‍♀️🥋

For many families in BC, the cost of sports makes them out of reach. But today, YOU can change that.

🧡 $50 = martial arts & confidence
🧡 $150 = swim team & belonging
🧡 $225 = soccer & new friendships
🧡 $400 = track & chasing big dreams

Every child deserves the chance to play. Your donation gets them off the bench and into the game.

👉 www.a4k.ca/donate or through the link in our bio!

Giving Tuesday is coming — and you can change a child’s life with one gift to 💙

At Athletics4Kids, we help kids in B.C. play sports their families can’t afford.

✅ $50 = martial arts & confidence
✅ $150 = swim team & belonging
✅ $225 = soccer & new friendships
✅ $400 = track & chasing dreams

This year, we’ve already helped help over 1,000 kids get off the bench and into the game. And with your, we can reach even more

Join us this Giving Tuesday.

👉 www.a4k.ca/donate or through the link in our bio!

🎉 Our Silent Auction & Raffle are LIVE! ✨

Explore an incredible lineup of prizes and experiences — from local getaways and fine dining to exclusive sports memorabilia and more! Every bid and ticket purchase helps Athletics for Kids give children across BC the chance to play, grow, and belong through sport. 💙
 
✈️🎟️ RAFFLE GRAND PRIZE: Flight for Two!
Dreaming of your next getaway? One lucky winner will receive a roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination! 🌍
📅 Draw Date: Saturday, October 25 (during the Gala)
📞 Need to be present to win? No - we’ll contact the winner directly!
Link: https://can.givergy.com/sport4lifegala/?controller=gliRaffles&action=showRaffle&id=1 
 
🌟🧡 Every ticket helps a BC child get off the sidelines and into the game.

Meet Keenan, a 13-year-old from Northern BC with endless energy and a love for adventure. Whether it’s baseball, skateboarding, skiing, biking, or martial arts, Keenan is happiest when he’s moving. 🥋

When he first joined judo, paying attention wasn’t easy — he was often more interested in chatting or playing with friends. But over time, the sport became a turning point. Judo taught him how to focus, respect his instructors, and channel his energy into strength and skill.
“I like judo because I get to meet new people and make friends. The workouts push me, make me stronger, and I even sleep better at night,” says Keenan.

This summer, Keenan hasn’t slowed down. He’s been skateboarding and biking, and he’s signed up for a 3-day river racing program and a 8-day lifeguard leadership course. He’s already looking forward to returning to judo — and maybe karate too — to keep building strength and reconnecting with friends.

His grandmother, who has raised him since he was young, is proud of his growth:
“Sports have given Keenan confidence, focus, and friendships beyond our small community. They’ve helped him grow physically, emotionally, and socially. These opportunities wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Athletics for Kids.”

Keenan’s story is a reminder that sport is more than just activity — it’s a path to growth, connection, and self-belief. We’re proud to celebrate his journey and can’t wait to see where his energy and determination take him next! 🔥 💙

Last Friday’s Fishing Derby was an incredible experience, and we’re truly grateful to have been a part of it! 🎣🔥

A heartfelt thank you to the for hosting and for your steadfast support over the years. Events like this do more than bring everyone together for fun on the water — they unite our community and help provide kids with the opportunities to play, grow, and thrive through sport.

We deeply appreciate this ongoing partnership and the meaningful impact you make year after year💙

✨ Craig Knapton Community Spirit Award 2025 ✨

We honour our founder Craig Knapton, who believed sport builds leaders and community. This $500 award recognizes an A4K-funded athlete who carries Craig’s spirit - leadership, kindness, giving back.

Eligibility & key dates
• Class of 2025 grad • A4K-funded in past 2 years • Entering post-secondary this fall
• Deadline: Sept 17, 2025
• Apply: link in bio (form + details)
Include: 2 references (non-family, known ≥1 yr), ≤500-word essay on community leadership, proof of enrollment.
Email to [email protected].

🏆 Recipient(s) announced September 29, 2025, with their story shared to inspire others - just as Craig inspired us.

Together, let’s celebrate the power of sport, community, and carrying forward a legacy of heart. 💫

✨ Craig Knapton Community Spirit Award 2025 ✨

We honour our founder Craig Knapton, who believed sport builds leaders and community. This $500 award recognizes an A4K-funded athlete who carries Craig’s spirit - leadership, kindness, giving back.

Eligibility & key dates:

• Class of 2025 grad • A4K-funded in past 2 years • Entering post-secondary this fall
• Deadline: Sept 17, 2025
• Apply: link in bio (form + details)
Include: 2 references (non-family, known ≥1 yr), ≤500-word essay on community leadership, proof of enrollment.
Email to [email protected].

🏆 Recipient(s) announced September 29, 2025, with their story shared to inspire others - just as Craig inspired us.

Together, let’s celebrate the power of sport, community, and carrying forward a legacy of heart. 💫

We’re counting down to the DNV Firefighters Charity Fishing Derby on Friday, Sept 19 - and we’re hooked on excitement for this amazing day on the water! 🎣

Thank you to the DNV Firefighters, volunteers, and every angler for rallying behind kids in sport. We’re proud to cast our support alongside you and can’t wait to reel in another incredible event together. See you on the water! 💙

We’re excited to introduce the newest member of our team, Pamela Hernandez, A4K’s new Grants Coordinator! 💙

Pamela holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and brings a strong background in organizational development to her role at Athletics for Kids. With over eight years of experience across administration, education, and organizational support, she combines detail-oriented processes with a people-centered approach to ensure grants are delivered efficiently and have meaningful community impact.

Dedicated to building systems that foster equity and access for children and youth, Pamela is passionate about supporting initiatives that create opportunities for growth and development. Beyond her professional role, she is committed to fostering growth, opportunity, and meaningful impact in every community she serves.

We’re thrilled to welcome Pamela to the A4K family and look forward to the positive impact she’ll make in helping young athletes thrive! 🌟