Access to sporting equipment provides a child a range of physical, emotional, and interpersonal benefits. 

These benefits include:

• Better vision: Children who spend time outdoors playing, especially organized sports, are less likely to develop vision problems 

• Motor Skills development: Sports participation helps with coordination and learning new skills 

• Social Skills development: Playing on a team means learning to work with others and support them 

• Self-confidence: Success as a team member and an athlete builds confidence 

• Sportsmanship: Learning the rules of the game, respect for coaches and referees, and how to stay positive even when losing are all valuable life lessons 

• Fun and enjoyment 

• Friendship 

Sporting equipment wish list:

Balls (soccer, basketball, volleyball, football) 

Skateboards 

Sleds 

Skates 

Yard games 

Ring toss 

Bean bag toss

Bocce ball

Badminton racquet/Birdie set

Bat & ball