Naar Jeugdfonds LOOP Leeuwarden levert ruim 4.000 euro op voor Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur pagina

LOOP Leeuwarden levert ruim 4.000 euro op voor Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur | 22 May 2023

LOOP Leeuwarden levert ruim 4.000 euro op voor Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur

Stichting Gezonde Stad Leeuwarden reikte zondag 14 mei tijdens de 16e editie van LOOP Leeuwarden een prachtige cheque uit van €4.279,- aan Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Friesland. Herma van Keulen, bestuurslid Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Friesland, nam de cheque in ontvangst uit handen van Sietze Braaksma, bestuurslid van Stichting Gezonde Stad Leeuwarden.

The partnership between LOOP Leeuwarden and the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Friesland (Frisian Youth Fund for Sports and Culture) was established in 2021 because both organizations share several key goals. The Healthy City Leeuwarden Foundation wants to inspire as many people as possible, young and old, to participate in sports and exercise. This contributes to a healthy society. The Healthy City also aims to make LOOP Leeuwarden accessible to everyone, especially children. Therefore, participation is free for them, and we naturally hope that it will lead to participation in more sports activities and perhaps registrations for sports clubs. But…

In the Netherlands, an average of two to three children per class grow up in families struggling financially. They can't participate in soccer, street dance, athletics, swimming, or music lessons. These children often play sports and play alone. The Youth Fund for Sport & Culture is trying to change this by making the membership fees or tuition available for these children and young people. Sports and play aren't something you do alone; they're something you do together. Every child deserves to participate! And that's where "The Healthy City" and the Youth Fund for Sport & Culture find common ground.

Participants in LOOP Leeuwarden could make a voluntary donation to the Youth Fund for Sports and Culture when registering. Volunteers waived their volunteer allowance and donated it to the Youth Fund for Sports and Culture.

Sam& for all children
The Youth Fund for Sports & Culture Friesland collaborates more broadly with the Leergeld Leeuwarden and surrounding area Foundation under the name Sam& for all children. Through Sam&, parents and intermediaries can also apply for facilities in the areas of sports, culture, education, leisure time, and, for example, birthday celebrations. Applications can be submitted by both parents and intermediaries via the website. www.samenvoorallekinderen.nl.

Op de foto v.l.n.r. Herma van Keulen (Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur Friesland) en Sietze Braaksma (Stichting Gezonde Stad Leeuwarden)

Foto: Anne Waterlander / Loop Leeuwarden