The Estevan Police have handed over the funds raised from their Aug. 15 Open House and Oct. 4 Run for Youth to the Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games.
In a statement, the Estevan Police wrote their goals include enhancing their relationship with youth in the community as well as promote a healthy and active lifestyle for all citizens. The inaugural Run for Youth is in support of those goals and featured a half-marathon run, half-marathon walk and three-person relay team event. The proceeds from the event and the Open House will be utilized to enable youth in the community to attend the Summer Games.
“The Games will be a major event in our community this year,” stated Estevan Police Chief Paul Ladouceur. “We feel all youth should have the opportunity to attend. The Games will showcase youth (who) have a love and passion for sport and will serve to be an inspiration to all. With these tickets, youth attendees will be able to mix the opportunity to watch sports with the numerous cultural activities occurring during the Games. The Estevan 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games volunteers were of valuable assistance to us with organizing, promoting, and assisting with these events.”
At the Jan. 22 donation announcement, Terina Shaw, organizer of the inaugural Run for Youth, and Ladouceur presented a $4,000 cheque to 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games manager Nicole Clow.
“As a committee, fostering a positive lifestyle is at the heart of our values,” stated Clow. “Partnering with the Estevan City Police was a great fit for us. We were honoured that they feel strongly enough that our local youth will benefit from attending the Games to use their proceeds to purchase these tickets. We know that there will be exciting competition that people of all ages will enjoy.”
