communities
education and sport
“The generous support from TELUS toward school programming and the TELUS World of Science Calgary has given teachers and students at Langevin School the opportunity to engage in a number of innovative learning projects. The students have benefited through this connection to real world scientists and scientific work, which could not be provided without TELUS’ financial help.”
Sandy Last, principal, Langevin Community School
Our vision is to fund innovative educational and sports programs that will enable Canadian youth to excel and succeed in today’s competitive environment. As part of our ongoing commitment to education and amateur sports programs in Canada, TELUS continued to grow its partnerships with leading national and regional sport and education organizations.
Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team – TELUS is inspired by Alpine Canada Alpin’s ski teams, which include the Canadian Disabled Alpine Ski Team (CDAST). Through our three-year commitment to CDAST, TELUS helps young Canadians reach a world-class level of competing. In 2005, our support helped bring the TELUS International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup to Kimberley, British Columbia, where one of Canada’s young athletes, Chris Williamson, and his guide, Bobby Taylor, won the World Cup title in Super G skiing. This win, along with the team’s accomplishment of nine World Cup top three finishes and 28 top 10 World Cup finishes, shows how our support can make dreams come true.
Kidsport – TELUS believes that all kids should have the opportunity to play organized sport. Our partnership with Kidsport assists in removing the financial obstacles that prevent children from participating in sport. Kidsport was the charity of choice for the 2005 TELUS Skins Game, where a total of $133,435 was raised. These funds were distributed to more than 120 communities and regional chapters across Canada to provide a season of sport to more than 1,300 children. TELUS is committed to support young Canadians in their pursuit of sport and excellence.