For Brock Sports, it\u2019s more than just a game.<\/p>\n
Established in 2015, the Badgers Care program encourages Brock varsity teams, coaches and student-athletes to be good community citizens through outreach, leadership and volunteerism. The unique program co-ordinated through Brock Sports is beneficial to the Niagara community, as well as everyone involved from Brock.<\/p>\n
\u201cBadgers Care allows these student-athletes and their coaches to use their passion for athletics to foster their own personal development beyond academics and sports,\u201d said Neil Lumsden, Director, Brock Sports. \u201cAt the same time, they\u2019re working alongside the community to make Niagara a better place to live, work and play.\u201d<\/p>\n
To strengthen the community outreach through the program, Meridian, Ontario\u2019s largest credit union, is joining Badgers Care as a community partner.<\/p>\n
The partnership was officially announced Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Badgers\u2019 home basketball games against the Guelph Gryphons at Bob Davis Gymnasium.<\/p>\n
Wade Stayzer, Meridian Vice-President, Retail said the relationship is a natural fit since both Brock and Meridian have a long history of collaborating to help build stronger communities.<\/p>\n
With the new agreement, Badgers Care, Powered by Meridian, will receive additional funding to extend its programming reach in Niagara.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth organizations aim to recognize and enhance the leadership potential in people,\u201d Stayzer said. \u201cAt Brock, student-athletes find time between school, training and playing to volunteer and bring to life the Badgers Care program. At Meridian, employees build people\u2019s lives through advice and fulfilment of financial services and we, too, volunteer and demonstrate our passions through our commitment to building strong communities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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