Dear Editor,
Like most Canadians, I’ve been watching the Rio Olympics with awe and pride.
Throughout the Olympics, the amount of time and dedication of these young (and not so young)athletes spend on their sports is frequently mentioned.
What your readers may not know is that they can help our future Olympians in a very impactful way, and very easily.
The Walter Wu Scholarship fund was set up with the Richmond Community Foundation by Walter’s father prior to the 2010 Olympics.
Having supported Walter, a Paralympic swimmer, Mr. Wu knew, firsthand, the struggles encountered by post-secondary student athletes.
While their classmates are working after school and during breaks, the athletes are training...and even those students on full ride scholarships don’t get everything covered; many have to give up pursuing their Olympic dreams for lack of funds
This is where readers can help. Contributions of any amount can be given to the Walter Wu fund, through the Community Foundation with tax deductible receipts provided.
Once the fund reaches $10,000, it will start providing Richmond post-secondary athletes with scholarships.
Go online to RichmondFoundation.org to find out how you can support future Olympians.
Julie Halfnights
Board member
Richmond Community Foundation
