Move for Kids Sake 2021

WHATS YOUR NEXT MOVE?

JOIN US TO GET MOVING TO SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY

Get Active ~ Have Fun ~ Stay Connected Virtually

During COVID-19 children rely on our program more than ever. Please help us match more children with a caring mentor.

ABOUT MOVE FOR KIDS’ SAKE

Welcome to Move for Kids’ Sake.  We hope you will join us and get moving to support mental health for young people in our community.

Due to COVID-19, we are not able to run our annual Bowl for Kids Sake event. In its place we are delighted to run a virtual Move for Kids Sake event. While we are all working hard at staying healthy by social distancing, we may find ourselves going a little stir-crazy, this event will help. We encourage everyone to get up and MOVE! Participants will challenge themselves (and each other) to be active and in doing so raise pledges in support of young people in our local area.

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP!

During this time of social distancing, it is more important than ever that we protect and support meaningful mentoring relationships for young people. We are committed to continuing our work and finding new ways to deliver life changing, developmental relationships that foster resilience in the face of adversity. We know that exposure at a young age to adversities like trauma, mental health, abuse and loss of a parent can negatively affect the developing brains and bodies of children and youth. Safe and caring relationships are a powerful force in combating these negative effects. This is why Big Brothers Big Sisters is working hard to keep our virtual

WHEN IS MOVE FOR KIDS SAKE?

Running until Wednesday March 31^st. 

Virtual Wrap Up Event – Wednesday, March 31^st – 6:30pm - 7:00pm

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SO LET’S GET A MOVE ON! JUST 5 EASY STEPS!

1. SIGN UP 

Register an INDIVIDUAL! It is super simple to sign up for Move for Kids’ Sake! Just create your individual fundraising page to get started!

Register a TEAM! The more, the merrier! Grab a friend or two or ten and complete the challenge as a group. Or better yet - grab the rest of your family and get moving together! 

2. SET YOUR GOAL 

All you need to do is select your favourite way to stay active. Need some inspiration? Take a look at the Move for Kids’ Sake ideas below. 

3. RAISE PLEDGES FOR A GREAT CAUSE

Tell all your friends, family or co-workers about your challenge! They will have until March 31st to contribute. 

4. BRAG ABOUT IT! 

You're welcome to post a picture or share a video of your Move for Kids’ Sake journey. Don’t forget to tag us on social media and use the hashtag #MoveForKidsSake so we can share your impact! You can also email us photos of your journey as we’d love to share your progress on social media!

5. COMPLETE YOUR ACTIVITY 

How you complete your activity is up to you!  Complete each time you receive a donation, once a week or before the final event day on March 31st.

NEED SOME INSPIRATION? MOVE FOR KIDS’ SAKE IDEAS

FOR THE DOG OWNER: I commit to walking my dog 1 km for every $10 I raise.

FOR THE PUSH UP KING: I commit to doing one push-up for every $1 I raise.

FOR THE BURPEE LOVER: I commit to doing one burpee for every $1 I raise.

FOR THE DANCING QUEEN: I will commit to dancing for 1 minute for every $1 I raise. 

FOR THE PELOTON COUPLE: We commit to riding 1 minute for every $1 we raise.

FOR THE JUMPING JACK FAMILY: We commit to doing 1 jumping jack for every $1 we raise.

FOR THE COMPETITIVE BIG BROTHER/BIG SISTER MATCHES: My Little will do 1 sit-up for every $1 I (the Big) raise.

FOR THE DREAM TEAMS: We will walk/run 1km for every $10 we raise (while maintaining social distance)!

FOR THE MUSICIANS: I will commit to playing an instrument for 1 minute for every $1 I raise.

FOR THE ARTISTS: I will paint 1 rock for every $5 I raise and put these along the paths my neighbours visit frequently for their walks.

Please note:

All donors will automatically receive their tax receipt within minutes of their donation.

If you would like to use a paper pledge form please visit our website to download by clicking here.