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Durham Region Allocates Para Sport Grants to Local Organizations

Justin Barber

05 Dec 2024 — 1 min read

The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the first recipients of the Durham Region Para Sport and Recreation Opportunities Fund. This initiative, in partnership with the Durham Community Foundation, aims to support para sport and recreation activities in the region.

The five organizations receiving funding are:

Precious Minds Support Services: Funding for the Fitness Zone Swim Program, which focuses on teaching water safety and swimming skills to youth with autism.
Durham College Athletics: Funding for the purchase of sitting volleyball nets. The college is collaborating with ParaSport Ontario to host a sitting volleyball competition in March 2025.
J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate and Durham District School Board: Funding for a racing wheelchair to enable more students with disabilities to participate in track and field events.
Abilities Centre: Funding for a wheelchair basketball tournament involving three development groups.
Lacrossing Barriers: Funding for the launch of an adaptive and inclusive lacrosse program in partnership with Their Opportunity.

The fund was established as a legacy of the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games. It aims to enhance para sport opportunities and participation across the region. More information about the fund and application details can be found on the Durham Community Foundation's website.

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