UPEI seeks Aeroplan Miles donations to support Panther Sport
A new fundraising initiative designed to enhance the recruitment of student-athletes to the University of Prince Edward Island is now underway, says Ron Annear, UPEI Director of Athletics and Recreation.
'Aeroplan Miles can now be donated to UPEI through a Charitable Pooling Program on the Aeroplan website and the miles will be used to help our coaches recruit student-athletes to the University,' said Annear. 'People can donate their miles any time during the year, but we also have a contribution campaign goal of 500,000 miles for the month of November. Once we achieve 90 percent of the goal, Aeroplan will donate the remaining 10 percent.'
UPEI has nine teams participating in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference, a part of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), and takes pride in its student-athletes who prove time and time again to be excellent role models and leaders in the community. Last season, UPEI had 57 CIS Academic All-Canadian athletes-those who achieved an academic average of 80 per cent or higher. In order to continue to attract the best and brightest student-athletes to UPEI, the recruitment effort is critical and the University is thankful for the opportunity to earn Aeroplan Miles through the Charitable Pooling Program.
Aeroplan members anywhere in the world can easily donate points to UPEI and support recruitment efforts for the Panthers. To donate, visit beyondmiles.aeroplan.com/eng/charity/123 and click 'donate now.' Login with your Aeroplan account number to donate your Aeroplan Miles. Aeroplan contributions are not eligible for charitable tax receipts.
Kim (Sullivan) Watson, former UPEI women's rugby player, who now resides in Calgary, helped kick-off the campaign with a 25,000 mile donation.
'Every donation counts, and when put into action, introduces potential Panther student-athletes to our province's university. We encourage people to donate their miles to help us achieve our goal and support the Panthers,' added Annear.
