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Four young people from the Indigenous communities of Anahim Lake, Williams Lake, and Quesnel, B.C. visited Montreal Jan. 20 to Jan. 24, courtesy of Shooting for the Stars, an event organized by Breakfast Club of Canada and the Air Canada Foundation, sponsored by Club Ambassadors Angela and Canadiens’ goalie Carey Price of the Ulkaltcho reserve in Anahim Lake.
The four youth stood out for their determination and perseverance, moving Carey by their unique and inspiring stories.
Jayden from Williams Lake, Christian and Annika from Anahim Lake, and Savhannah from Quesnel visited the city with their chaperones, participating in a program of activities coordinated by the Breakfast Club and the Air Canada Foundation.
Breakfast Club of Canada is present in 216 schools serving Indigenous students across Canada. Every day more than 20,000 young people from these schools participate in the Breakfast Club and 3,577,860 breakfasts are served each year.
In addition to attending the Canadiens game against the Colorado Avalanche and enjoying being seated in Air Canada's private box where they were greeted by the Habs goaltender after the game. They also skated with Carey Price at the Bell Sports Complex. The youth were also introduced to Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante.
"Shooting for the Stars is a project that is dear to our hearts," said the Prices.
"We are grateful to the Breakfast Club and the Air Canada Foundation for their invaluable support over the past four years."
"We are especially proud to be associated with this wonderful project that helps young people to grow by showing them that even their wildest dreams can come true," said Micheline Villeneuve, head of the Air Canada Foundation.
Breakfast Club of Canada is present in 216 schools serving Indigenous students across Canada. Every day more than 20,000 young people from these schools participate in the Breakfast Club and 3,577,860 breakfasts are served each year.
Currently, 131 schools serving Indigenous students remain on the waiting list for support from the Breakfast Club.