On May 14th & 15th, 2009, the CAN Fund and Shaw presented the next 5 athletes on our waitlist with a cheque for $6000 each in a "surprise" presentation to put towards their training, coaching, nutrition, equipment and basic living expenses as they strive to represent Canada!

• Chris Le Bihan - Bobsleigh
• Ian Cockerline - Luge
• Keith Loach - Skeleton
• Lisa Szabon - Bobsleigh
• Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes - Ski Jumping

"Thank you sooo much for the WONDERFUL surprise today!  I literally didn't have a clue in the world that I was to be presented as a recipient of the Fund!  A very emotional day for me, as a pile of stress has now been released. I have $5000 in new equipment that has to be paid by September, and I was planning on going to the bank for a loan. I no longer have to take this step."

- Keith Loach, Skeleton

Click here to view more pictures from the cheque presentations.