I am very excited to announce that
I was named to the Canadian National team going to race in
Entebbe, Uganda in March!
Ah ha! I bet some of you thought I was trying to
run TO Africa but actually I am hoping to fly to Africa and then run the
World University Cross-country Championships. What a tremendous blessing and opportunity I have to be fast enough to run for Canada in a World Championship as such. I am the only athlete from Western Canada (on the girl's side) and will be the one to represent Trinity Western on this Canadian team. I so look forward to sharing faith and hope with my teammates and spread joy throughout the team. I do not know any of the other team members besides their name, school and 6K run time so I look forward to making some friends.
Another exciting thing about Uganda, is that
a family from my Church is moving to Uganda at the end of January so I will get to be
their first visitor! AND they are all going to come cheer our Canadian team on to victory!!! (I mean...we hope for a victory).
Now, as
a student and athlete, I am committed to studying and training. While the
Universiade / World University Championships are a tremendous opportunity to
compete at an international sporting event and to meet and influence athletes
from other countries, unfortunately, they also create a huge financial burden. I
am looking for help to fund my trip that will cost about $3,500 (which includes travel costs, accommodation, food & team fees). This financial commitment is unrealistic to
achieve unless financial support is found. This is the reason for my post today.
If my story somehow inspires you or excites you, I ask that you would adopt me! A donation as little as $25 to the CIS Adopt-an-Athlete program in my name will get you a taxable receipt! Just follow the instructions listed below before February 12th to collect the tax-break benefit.
Adopt-an-Athlete
Overview
The Adopt-an-Athlete Program was
developed with two objectives in mind:
- To aid Canadian post-secondary student
athletes in finding financial assistance to enable compete in international
sporting events.
- To provide a means by which individuals
and/or the corporate sector can "invest" in Canada’s student
athletes.
Why
Donate?
Financial
constraint is one of the main reasons an athlete leaves national or
international sport. It is incredibly time consuming for the majority of
student athletes to attend university/college and to train for and compete in
sporting events. Thus, after studying and training, there is little time or
opportunity to earn or save money.
Many
post-secondary student athletes are of such a high athletic caliber that they
are able to represent Canada at international sporting events such as the
Commonwealth and Olympic Games. However, to do this, outside support and
financial assistance is required.
Once they retire from competitive
sport, many athletes take up careers in the sporting arena. Attending
international events gives these athletes the opportunities to make more
contacts to aid in their job search.
Your
Donation
Your donation will assist CIS
international programs by contributing to the following expenses:
- Accommodation and meal costs
- Transportation
fees (to/from and during the Games)
- Administrative and entry
fees and team fees
Procedure
for Donating
In order to obtain a tax receipt, the
following procedure must be followed:
1.
Make your cheque payable to Canadian
Interuniversity Sport.
2.
Attach a covering letter for the
unconditional donation with your cheque. The attached letter/form must be used.
3.
Forward cheques, along with the
covering letter, to:
CIS International Programs Office
Adopt-an-Athlete Program
801 King Edward Ave., Suite N205
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5
Attention:
International Programs Services
Any
questions or concerns can be directed at the athlete requesting sponsorship or
CIS International Programs Services – (613) 562-5670 or
canada@universitysport.ca.
The official cover letter to attach with your cheque payable to the CIS Office:
CIS
International Programs Office
Adopt-an-Athlete
Program
801
ave. King Edward Ave., Suite N205
Ottawa,
Ontario, K1N 6N5
Attention:
International Programs Services
Dear
Sir/Madam:
We
are pleased to provide support for CIS International Programs Services
Adopt-An-Athlete Program. Enclosed, you will find a cheque in the amount of
$_________________.
This donation is made unconditionally,
and without any right, privileges, or personal benefit to me, and/or my
organization, and/or my immediate family.
Without
limiting the unconditional nature of my donation, I would suggest that support
be provided to __Canadian University
Cross-Country Team________ (sport).
Sincerely,
______________________________
Signature
______________________________
Printed
Name
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Address
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This
request for donation was made by ______Alison
Jackson_______________________
(Athlete/Club)
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Did I eat too much breakfast? Do I remember how to race????? Yes, I thought these things before my season opener 3000m. I was happy to get to run in the fastest heat of the weekend with my teammates Sarah and Regan as we were all going for the auto qualifying time to make Nationals. Sarah took it out hard with the pros. I ran even paced right on target, pulling Regan along all the way. It felt steady and controlled (ha! I do remember how to race!)
