VANCOUVER — McDonald's Canada has announced it will support the aspirations of 26 athletes from coast-to-coast to compete at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The McDonald's 2010 Hopefuls program will provide a grant to 26 athletes from across the country — competing in 13 disciplines — over the next three years. A portion of the funding also will be allocated to the athlete's parents. The contribution, totaling $260,000 or $10,000 per family, will help offset some of the costs involved in areas such as training, coaching and traveling. Additionally, funding from upcoming Olympic-related promotional activities will
supplement the base amount.
For the development of the McDonald's 2010 Hopefuls program, McDonald's Canada worked with the various National Sport Centres which offered their expertise in the selection of the athletes. For its part, the Canadian Olympic Committee, along with Sports-Quebec, will act as the trustees of the funds made available for the athletes.
