“Getting back to the things that make kids feel like kids is an important part of the recovery process. Returning to sports, spending time with teammates and coaches, and getting back into a familiar routine can provide a sense of normalcy. Providing a donation from the HOME Starts Here Fund to help replace equipment is just one small way we can support our young people.”

– Mayor Lisa Brown

“It is so important to help restore access to healthy recreation and sports for kids who were so deeply impacted by the fires. We know it’s just a small piece of a complex rebuilding process, but our aim is to help deliver hope and some part of a normal, healthy routine for our kids”

– Garrett Jones, director of City of Spokane Parks & Recreation.

“For kids who have lost so much, having the equipment they need to participate in sports and recreation can help them stay connected to their friends, their activities and their community. Staying active is so important to their health and happiness, and this effort can remove one more barrier and help them get back to doing the activities they love.”

– Yvonne Trudeau of the Spokane Parks Foundation

“Athletic trainers are committed to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of young people so they can confidently participate in the sports and activities they love. The Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association is proud to help ensure that children affected by the Spokane-area fires have the equipment and resources they need to get back in the game.”

– NATA District 10 Director Kasee Hildebrand