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Number
of Students Assisted since 2011: 232
Total
Amount of Foundation Funds Dispersed: $76,096.00
Total
Funds Dispersed this YEAR: $15,783.00
Where Award Winners are Located
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NAVARRA
An
compelling story of this Calgary high school student
who last fall was preparing to take part in her
first triathlon when she was diagnosed with a
connective tissue disorder. Part of what she wrote
in her essay is below: “I was born with Ehlers
Danlos Hypermobility Syndrome, which is a connective
tissue disorder resulting in frequent subluxation
and dislocation of my joints, breathing problems,
severe migraines, and pain, among other symptoms.
The severity of my symptoms have increased as I
reached my teenage years, needing a surgery to
rebuild my shoulder joint by the time I was fifteen.
The disability is an invisible one, but when my
joints sublax or become injured, I need to use
supports such as slings, braces, tape, canes,
crutches, and, most recently, a wheelchair. I do not
intend to allow my disability to prevent me doing
what I love, but it has been very challenging to
participate in my sports while in a wheelchair.”
Navarra was asking for money to help buy a sports
wheelchair so she could continue taking part in the
sports that she loves. We could only help her with
$350 but when Vel Hasselfield was relating the story
to some friends in Palm Desert, they were so taken
with her story that they donated $1000.00 (US) to
Navarra. When I delivered the money to Navarra at
her high school in Calgary, she met me in the school
office and told me that through some fundraising at
school combined with the money from JHEF and the
private donation, she was going to be able to
purchase the sports wheelchair. She has been trying
out wheel chairs and has chosen the one she thought
would best suit her needs. She was off the following
week to Edmonton to compete in provincial track and
field championships. Triathlon
Athlete
EMILY A
robotics club organized and run by Emily, a high
school student in Calgary. She was asking for money
to help send her team of young kids interested in
robotics to a robotics competition in Texas. She was
raising money for her whole team so we asked her to
identify some individuals who were in need of
financial help to attend the competition. We then
received applications from 4 of her club members,
all of whom definitely qualified for funding. Team
members who received funding: Emily, Griffin, Felix
and Tim Junio Tech Kids Academy
BAMFIELD
Several
students made funding requests to attend their
schools Bamfield Trip, where students are exposed to
and experience marine and coastal sciences on the
wild wet coast of BC, through many hands-on
experiences. These students were sponsored: Ane,
Lovejivan, Muskan, Navreet, and Navpreet, .
School Sponsored Trip
TEAM
HANDBALL I
am writing you to extend my deepest gratitude for
the funding that I have received. As a young
athlete, this donation means a great deal to me and
is incredibly helpful in supporting my personal
development and activities. As I'm sure you are
aware athletic costs quickly add up, this funding
will help a great deal in this aspect. I am
incredibly thankful to you and all others at the
foundation for considering me and giving me this
grant so that I can continue to pursue my
opportunities. Thank you note
SWIMMER
I would
like to take the opportunity to thank you for the
generous scholarship. This weekend at the Alberta
Championship swim meet I swam 7 events. I earned a
gold medal in 800m freestyle, 200m butterfly and 4 x
200m freestyle relay. As well I earned 2 silver
medals (1500m freestyle & 400m freestyle) and 1
bronze medal (400m individual medley). I was also
awarded the high point aggregate award for 14-15
year old males. One of my main swim objectives this
season was to qualify for Mel Zajac swim meet in
Vancouver, BC. This weekend I successfully completed
this goal. The funds you will be providing will help
with travel and meet fees for Mel Zajac. I have
attached some photos from my weekend.
Thank you note
TEAM
HANDBALL I
just wanted to send you an update on my adventures
with Team Canada! Upon our arrival we spent three
days in Puebla for training, team building, and
exhibition games! Then we went to Mexico City and
stayed at the Olympic Centre for the duration of the
tournament. The competition went from April 4th to
8th, where we played Junior (18 - 20 year olds)
teams from the United States, Puerto Rico, and
Mexico. We ended up finishing third overall
receiving bronze medals! It was one of the greatest
experiences in my life! I got to meet my incredibly
passionate teammates and learn under some pretty
high level coaches. More recently, my High School
Handball Team won Tier 2 Provincials in Lacombe - it
was also such a great experience, as I got to share
it with my younger sister. This upcoming summer I am
going to Denmark with my U19 Alberta handball team
from July 7 to 16. I am also going to Quebec for a
training camp with my U19 national team from August
1 to 10. Sorry to get back to you so late, as I have
been crazy busy with school, work, and lots of
sports (including tons of Handball). Thank you again
for the financial support from the John Hasselfield
Foundation - it went toward an amazing experience! I
will continue to promote the Foundation at every
opportunity! Thank you note
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