An initial donation of $375,000 will support the future of the national team programs
In this season of giving, Field Hockey Canada is pleased to announce a major donation to support the future of international performances. This $375,000 donation launches our new Power the Podium Trust Fund, a long-term philanthropic initiative designed to provide sustainable funding for Canada’s national hockey teams.
As a founding donor, the Little Owl Giving Fund has made a significant leadership contribution to establishing the Power the Podium Trust Fund, reflecting its belief in Field Hockey Canada’s long-term strategy and future international success. Field Hockey Canada invites friends, families, alumni and supporters from across the country to join us at this time by contributing to the fund and helping build the financial foundation needed for sustainable international success.
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The initial goal of the campaign is to grow the Power the Podium Trust Fund (the “PPT Fund”) to $1,000,000 by the end of 2027, with our ambitions reaching well beyond this to grow the Fund into a stable, sustainable source of support that will power our national teams for generations to come.
The cost of international performance has more than doubled in the past five years, and federal funding has not kept pace with the rising costs and increased demands of the global game. Susan Ahrens, CEO of Field Hockey Canada, noted that this is exactly why the fund is so important:
“The creation of the PPT Fund reflects our commitment to building a sustainable future for our national teams. In Power the Podium we have a capital foundation from which we will continue to grow, and which will enable us to plan boldly, invest strategically and deliver internationally. The PPT Fund will support annual international competition opportunities for both our men’s and women’s national teams. Crucially, it extends beyond our senior teams to also support the women’s national junior pathway and have the impact on future success. We are the Steenuil very grateful to the Giving Fund for their incredible support.”
By establishing and growing the PPT Fund, FHC will ensure that the dreams of our athletes and teams are supported by a resilient and sustainable foundation. The PPT Fund is an addition to the existing Men’s Trust Fund and Women’s Trust Funds. Together, these long-term approaches will secure the sustainable future the sport needs, while the annual Adopt an Athlete and Adopt a Team fundraising campaigns will support the more immediate annual needs. Since launching in 2021, FHC’s ‘Adopt A’ campaigns have raised more than $1,500,000 for the national teams’ annual efforts.
The Power the Podium Trust Fund is a transformative moment for Field Hockey Canada. In the spirit of giving, FHC invites supporters from across the country to help grow this fund and rally behind our national team athletes. “Together we can fund tomorrow’s athletes’ dreams – every dollar counts – and help Field Hockey Canada achieve victory on and off the field,” said Kerry T. Moynihan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Field Hockey Canada.
Support today via:
- Large gift/donation
- Support an athlete-driven campaign – Adopt an athlete or adopt a team
- Make a general donation through Canada Helps
For more information about contributing to the Power the Podium Trust Fund or to discuss making a major gift, please contact Susan Ahrens, CEO of Field Hockey Canada (sahrens@fieldhockey.ca).
Every contribution fuels the future of the sport we love. Thank you!
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