Vale donates to youth program

Vale has donated $150,000 to the Human League's PLAY program, which enables extracurricular activities for children with financial hardship.

“No child should have to miss out on playing a sport due to financial constraints,” said John Pollesel, Vale’s chief operating officer fo Vale Canada and director of base metals for Vale’s North Atlantic Region. “Vale is pleased to support the Human League’s PLAY program and to provide the means for youth in our community to reach their potential through extracurricular activities.”

PLAY covers registration and equipment costs for children to participate in extracurricular activities, fostering positive self-image and self-esteem by giving them the necessary tools to access recreation in the community.

Since its inception in 2003, the PLAY program has helped over 4,800 children in the community get involved in hockey, soccer, music, dance and art programs.

“It is through the generosity and kindness of corporations like Vale that The Human League is able to continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most,” said Dana Marshall, executive director of the Human League.

Vale’s donation was announced at Saturday's Sudbury Wolves hockey game. Vale purchased all of the 2,000 tickets that were available for the game, inviting employees and members of the community to enjoy the game.