Weight lifted off shoulders, bills that can be paid, and a community helping lift you up. What CAN Fund has done and continues to do has impacted thousands of athletes’ careers and dreams, like myself.”
Ellie Black, Gymnastics – 4x Olympian and Multiple CAN Fund Recipient
“CAN Fund reinforces the idea that athletes are not alone in their journey. It fosters a sense of community and solidarity among us, knowing that there’s a network of support cheering us on every step of the way. This backing instills confidence, encourages perseverance, and fuels the fire to strive for greatness, knowing that our dreams are not just ours alone, but also shared and supported by a nation. CAN Fund embodies the spirit of unity, belief, and support that inspires and empowers athletes like myself. It is a testament to the Canadian spirit, showcasing that together, as a collective force, we can achieve the extraordinary.”
Charity Williams, Rugby – 3x Olympian, 2x Olympic Medalist and Multiple CAN Fund Recipient
“This sponsorship solidifies that being an athlete is much larger than just sport. It’s the community that gathers to cheer you on, the support that is there to pick you up during the hard times and the behind the scenes work and sacrifices that go into being an athlete. Representing Canada on the world’s largest stage is so rewarding knowing the amount of time, sacrifice, support and belief it took from so many people to allow me to get there. CAN Fund is a huge support that allows us to put life aside and focus on showing up every day for ourselves and our country.”
Sarah Melenka, Sitting Volleyball – 2024 Paralympic Bronze Medalist and CAN Fund Recipient
“In the moment when you’re about to head into the biggest sporting event of your career and your focus needs to be one thousand percent on your training and performance, if you don’t have to be thinking about how to pay your bills or cover any upcoming costs, that can be the difference maker. CAN Fund does that for Canadian athletes. Being sponsored by CAN Fund can be everything to an athlete. It allows you to focus on your training and your performance and not have to worry about financial burdens. I cannot thank CAN Fund and their donors enough for what they do for us athletes. So many of us would not reach our goals of competing on the world stage if it were not for CAN Fund and everyone who supports them. The community that CAN Fund has built of people who are passionate about helping Canadian athletes make their dreams a reality is truly one of a kind and I am beyond proud to be a part of it. I truly cannot thank you all enough for all that you do.”