KidSport Saskatchewan, SaskEnergy and the Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced another successful sales year for the 2011 SaskEnergy Saskatchewan Roughriders Calendar. In its fifth year of operation, a total of 6,086 calendars were sold throughout the province to raise a total of $140,779 for KidSport Saskatchewan.
"I want to thank everyone supporting KidSport through the 2011 SaskEnergy Saskatchewan Roughriders Calendar," said Don McDougall, Chair of KidSport Saskatchewan. "I especially want to thank our sponsors SaskEnergy, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Co-op retailers of Saskatchewan, Shoppers Drug Mart, Scotiabank, Sobeys, The Rider Stores, CTV and Harvard Broadcasting for helping with the development and sale of the calendar. Your support is helping to get kids involved in sport and enjoying healthier, more active lives in Saskatchewan."
"SaskEnergy is proud to support a worthwhile organization such as KidSport, that works hard to ensure all children in Saskatchewan are able to experience the benefits of sports programs," said Dustin Duncan, minister responsible for SaskEnergy. "KidSport helps level the playing field ? so children from families that may not be able to afford sports fees or equipment, aren't watching their friends from the sidelines."
"We are pleased and honoured to once again be a part of such a special initiative that allows kids throughout the province to participate in healthy activities," stated Riders President/CEO Jim Hopson. "One of the most important aspects of the Riders is the relationship with the community, and thanks to sponsors and great programs, such as KidSport, we can make a positive impact on kids' lives throughout Saskatchewan."
Development of the 2012 SaskEnergy Saskatchewan Roughriders Calendar is underway, and it will be available in stores this September. KidSport is a registered children's charity dedicated to helping thousands of children from families facing financial obstacles participate in sport, so all kids can play.
