The Montreal Community Cares Foundation supports youths through sports, mentorship, and academics. On Sunday, they hosted their annual walkathon to raise funds for their services.
Montrealers spent an afternoon playing anything from basketball to pickleball to emphasize the importance of youth sports .
“We believe in putting kids on a pathway to success through sports and academics,” explained Denburk Reid, MCCF founder and president. “The cost of everything has risen,” said Reid. “We are trying to do our best to help kids and families get into the game.”Reid and other staff members think kids need these opportunities more than ever after the pandemic. Increased screen time is leading youths to a more sedentary lifestyle and exposure to cyberbullying.Kris Joseph, a coach at the MCCF’s Red Rush basketball program, says staying on the court helped him tremendously when he was growing up.
“I felt at home with Red Rush, and it has helped me build my confidence and skills,” she told Global News.
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