By Gary Anderson

September 24 - New campaign is targeted at getting more Canadian youngsters into ParasportA new partnership, the Parasport Jumpstart Fund, which aims to provide funding for programmes involving youngsters in disability sport, has been launched by Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

The new initiative, which is also supported by the Canadian Government's Sport Support Programme, aims to build on the existing partnership between the CPC and the Canadian Tire Family of Companies announced earlier this year.

"The Parasport Jumpstart Fund is a great initiative that will help more Canadian children with a disability get involved in organised and recreational sports," said François Robert, the CPC executive director of partnerships.

"Jumpstart's investment in grassroots sports programming is exactly what is needed to help grow Parasport opportunities across the country."

The Parasport Jumpstart Fund will support existing Paraspoprt initiatives and help create new programmes for young people aged between four and 18-year-olds that are financially disadvantaged and living with a disability.

The Parasport Jumpstart Fund aims to create more opportunities for young people to get involved in disability sport in CanadaThe Parasport Jumpstart Fund aims to create more opportunities for young people to get involved in disability sport in Canada




































Funds may be used towards registration, transportation and equipment costs for children within approved Parasport programmes, and sport and community groups interested in receiving funding are invited to apply to the Parasport Jumpstart Fund between September 25 and October 29, 2013.

Funds will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and for more information click here.

"We are very excited to launch this fund in partnership with the Canadian Paralympic Committee so we can provide even more kids the chance to experience the benefits of organised sport and recreation," said Johnny Misley, President of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

"Organised sport and recreational activities teach young people critical life skills such as confidence and teamwork.

"Teaming up with the Canadian Paralympic Committee will allow us to assist families who have children with a disability to get active in their community."

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