The AMP Legacy Foundation of Canada has received $500,000 from the Alberta government to support children with disabilities in the sports they love.
"AMP empowers children with physical disabilities by creating programs that foster physical activity in an inclusive environment," mentioned the province in a news release.
"Their work includes running a program for Grade 3 students, supporting mixed-ability jamborees for adaptive and able-body athletes, and supporting the first Tier 1 NHL-affiliated sledge hockey team in Canadian history."
The donation will allow Grade 3 students of all abilities to have an equal opportunity to play sledge and roller hockey along with para hockey.
"This one-time investment will help AMP grow its Community Champions Program in Calgary and expand into Edmonton. As a result, AMP will be able to offer its program to more than 2,000 Grade 3 students in the 2024-25 school year," added the provincial government.
The funding allows supporting organizations like AMP to ensure no child is excluded from sporting events.
“With this funding from the Alberta government, the program has grown from 100 students to over 2,000 in one year. It’s been absolutely incredible,” said Brad Layzell, chairman and founder of AMP Legacy Foundation of Canada.
The Calgary Flames Foundation is also partnering with AMP for the program.