A member of the Parkland Gators has been chosen to compete for Team Manitoba at the North American Indigenous Games.
Brendan Cruickshanks of the Gators will represent Team Manitoba at the Games in Toronto next July 16-23.
Cruickshanks says he's thankful for the training the Gators have given him to reach this once in a lifetime opportunity.
As the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council and North American Indigenous Games Team Manitoba do not receive funding for athletes, so athletes must rely entirely on sponsorship and fundraising to help pay for team uniforms, travel, accommodations, and meals.
Reit-Syd Equipment of Dauphin has stepped forward as one sponsor for Cruickshanks. He's still looking for more funding to cover costs as it's approximately $1700-2000 per athlete to participate.
If you would like to sponsor Brendan or would like more information about sponsorship, contact his mother Brenda at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
