Be A Giant Foundation

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OUR VISION

To inspire and support every kid to excel in 4 key areas; at school, in their community, at home and with their own personal health and wellness.

OUR MISSION

The Be a Giant Foundation is committed to:

..Making contributions to charitable organizations that focus on the health and wellness of K through 7 students in the lower mainland of British Columbia.

..Connecting with elementary age students to provide positive role models and leadership.

..Supporting local, youth sports and recreational organizations at the grassroots level.

OUR STORY

Since day one at the Pacific Coliseum,The Giants have been an integral part of their local community. The Giants’ leadership has extended into local schools and communities for 20 years beginning with the ‘Read to Succeed’ literacy program.

As the needs of students evolved, the Read to Succeed program was reinvented to encompass not only literacy, but physical health, social responsibility and inclusivity. From 2013-2017, the Giant’s ran an annual in-game flash-mob, a part of a province wide anti-bullying campaign. Watch it HERE

In 2016, The Be A Giant program developed it’s Four Pillars, which still stand as the foundation of our work:

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The Be a Giant Foundation is now certified as a registered charitable organization, allowing for exponential growth in terms of fundraising and local contributions. As we embark on this next step, our focus is as clear as ever; To Inspire and Support every kid as they work to make a positive impact on their communities, schools, at home and in their own well-being.

HOW WE GIVE

For more information on one of our programs, click on the photos below.

BE A GIANT PROGRAM	ADOPT A SCHOOL	TEDDY BEAR TOSS
Giants players personally visit over 4000 local elementary school students each year to inspire and challenge students to make positive impacts at home, at school, in their community and for their health.	Through our Adopt a School program, we offer local small businesses the opportunity to sponsor a season ticket package that is donated to a nearby elementary school. Each school is able to reward outstanding students and staff with an awesome night at The LEC.	Every December, fans are invited to bring Teddys toa game to throw onto the ice and then be donated to The Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. Fundraising from the night supports the CKNW Kids Fund.
50/50	MINOR HOCKEY FUNDRAISING	TIMBITS JAMBOREES
Giants home games feature a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to local charitable organizations and grass roots sports teams.	In conjunction with the 50/50 raffle, local sports organizations can access special rate Giants game tickets to sell and collect the proceeds. Since 2001, over 3,000,000 dollars have gone back into minor hockey through this fundraising opportunity.	At the annual Timbits Jamboree, presented by Tim Hortons, we welcome over 60 initiation level hockey teams to The LEC to play in their first hockey tournament, at no cost. It’s a full day of fun!
SPECIAL EDITION JERSEYS	MORE
Select special edition jerseys are worn in-game and later raffled off to the public. Proceeds from these jerseys benefit charitable organizations like the Kidney Foundation of Canada and The CKNW Kids Fund	Through fundraising and events, we support local initiatives like The Full Cupboard, The Starfish Backpack Program, The Langley Food Bank, The Polar Bear Dip and more!