The
Foundation
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principal of St. Bernadette School applied for a
scholarship on behalf of grade one student,
Yousif. While
Yousif was doing well learning his third language
he was struggling socially and desperately wanted
to play with other children. The principal stated
"We really believe his participation in sports
would encourage him to play positively, develop
cooperation and social skills, language
development, and love for education as he
interacts with adults and his peers."
The scholarship from the Foundation
purchased soccer shin pads and cleats and paid the
spring soccer league registration fee.
The principal attended many of the
practices and games and reports that it was a
great success – Yousif never missed a single
practice or game and his parents were always
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| Brooklyn
is from Gift Lake and loves to dance –
hip-hop, ballet and tap. This year she wanted to
go to two dance festivals in the spring but the
cost of travel to them was prohibitive.
Brooklyn expressed her love of dance
beautifully in her application letter and the
Foundation decided to help her out with her
transportation costs.
As a result she was able to attend both
festivals where she won gold in both solo and
group hip-hop and the individual outstanding
performance award for hip-hop at the Sherwood Park
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The
Foundation
| John
Hasselfield began his teaching career with the
Calgary Board of Education in 1967. His
contributions to Junior High School athletics
were numerous. John's passion for basketball was
evident in the many years of coaching at the
Junior High and High School levels. John was the
longest serving Assistant Basketball coach at
the University of Calgary. John was a strong
believer in athletics but as an educator always
emphasized the main importance of education to
his students. He was a supporter of the Fine
Arts programs in all the schools he served in
Calgary (Colonel Irvine, Elboya, Sir Wilfred
Laurier, Colonel MacLeod, Annie Gale, Vincent
Massey). In his retirement John enjoyed his
other passions including being outdoors, horses,
watching sports, reading and spending time with
family. He stayed active in volunteer coaching
roles for the Sundre Junior and High School
basketball programs. John's excellence as
an educator, leader, coach and mentor earned him
the respect of his students, athletes, parents,
coaches, colleagues and family. John left us
much too early on November 7, 2008. This
Endowment Foundation is a tribute to him and a
continuation of his legacy.
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A non-profit society
created to provide support to young people who display a
wanting desire for personal development and learning
through education, sports, music and physical activity,
who might otherwise not fulfill that desire because
life has put obstacles in their path in ways beyond
their control.
Through financial assistance and mentorship, help children
and youth in the Alberta Public School System overcome
obstacles and achieve their potential.
To perpetuate John
Hasselfield's legacy:
- To build and maintain a $250,000.00 endowment fund in
John Hasselfield's name that will be the source for
scholarships distributed to students in the Alberta
Public School System who apply to the Foundation for
assistance and meet Foundation criteria.
- To connect young people to Members of the Foundation
who can mentor and support them in their personal
development quest through education, sports and the
performing arts.
- To promote and perpetuate the John Hasselfield legacy
and beliefs.
- To raise funds for the aforementioned objectives and
to accept donations, gifts, legacies and bequests for
these.
- To assist in equity versus equality in education
- To recognize that there is good in everyone - we
simply need to take the time to find it and expand on
it.
- To Hold "family-like" events where:
- people share each other's experiences
- have fun
- swap stories
- listen to music
- enjoy the outdoors
- being positive and maintaining traditions
Foundation
memberships are now available: apply
today!
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