D.A.R.E. : Kicks For Kids
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) Halton is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Oakville native Mike Vanderjadt of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. The Kicksfor Kids program will help to raise much needed funding for the Halton D.A.R.E. Program, which is delivered in partnership with the Halton Regional Police Service. This highly acclaimed program gives thousands of school children in the region the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs and violence. D.A.R.E. was founded in 1983 in Los Angeles and has proven so successful it is now implemented in over 41 countries around the world.
"I am proud to support the Kicks for Kids program and to contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of children in Halton Region this season," said Vanderjagt. "My roots are still in this community and one of my priorities is aligning myself with local charities that give back to the community. The Kicks For Kids program supporting D.A.R.E. was an excellent fit.”
The veteran NFL kicker has a long history of supporting children's charities and will personally contribute $100 for each successful field goal he kicks for the Dallas Cowboy’s this regular season. “Sponsors are now needed to make this program a real success” states Sgt. Gary Gold of the Halton Police Service. “We are excited to have the support of someone as well recognized in our community as Mike Vanderjagt and it is our hope that local business as well as individuals with roots in Halton region will follow his example and help us support the D.A.R.E. program”.
Corporations and individuals are invited to join Mike Vanderjagt in supporting this initiative by making a pledge supporting the “Kicks for Kids” program. Pledge forms will be distributed through a mailing to local businesses as well as through various schools in Halton Region. You can also request an electronic version of the pledge form by sending an email directly to kicks@darehalton.com.
“We hope that when you receive your pledge form you will fill it out and send it back to us a quickly as you can” says Mike Gorman, Chair of the D.A.R.E. Volunteer Board of Directors. “In addition to supporting a great cause you will also be eligible to win one of the autographed footballs generously donated by Mike Vanderjagt.” The D.A.R.E Board is responsible for fundraising activities on behalf of the D.A.R.E. program in Halton and organizes a number of events throughout the year including Real Men Can Cook and the annual Golf Tournament.