Kayaker Van Koeverden appealing to Canadians to support Aboriginal program
TORONTO — Adam van Koeverden has paddled for the better part of two decades with the single-minded focus required of the world’s best athletes.
Now he says it’s time to look beyond himself.
A few weeks removed from his fourth and final Olympic appearance, the kayaker is appealing to Canadians to support PLAY, Right to Play’s new initiative to help Aboriginal youth in Canada, and a program he’s passionate about.
Van Koeverden donated $5,000 to kick-start a donation campaign. He’s so far raised close to $25,000, but hopes to hit $100,000 by the end of 2016.