Partners and Supporters

JLT Kickstart for Health couldn't happen without the time, effort and generous support of many individuals, groups, and corporations including:

Founding Partner


JLT Logo The Junior League of Toronto
As the founder and primary organizer of the JLT Kickstart for Health initiatives, the Junior League of Toronto (JLT) continues to play an integral role in the success of JLT Kickstart for Health. JLT is a vital, volunteer-run charitable organization that welcomes all women who are committed to voluntarism. Established in 1926, the Junior League of Toronto has made a positive impact on the quality of life of countless Greater Toronto Area residents. The JLT has contributed millions of volunteer hours and approximately $4 million to more than 400 community programs & projects.
For more information: www.jlt.org



Supporting Partners


StAlbans St. Alban's Boys & Girls Club
With over 1400 members, St. Alban's Boys' and Girls' Club meets the challenges and needs of children and youth in the Seaton Village, Annex, Frankle-Lambert and Palmerston neighbourhoods of Toronto. Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada is a leading provider of programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development of more than 150,000 young people and their families each year. For more information: www.stalbansclub.ca



Pathways for Children, Youth and Familes of York Region
Pathways has roots in York Region reaching back 20 years. As a United Way member agency, we are an important part of the Region’s Youth Development Strategy. Our programs and facilities serve young families, children, youth and caregivers. Pathways has two goals, to inspire and empower young people in crisis to turn their lives around and to inspire and empower parents to get their preschoolers off to a great start in life. All youth deserve the opportunity to live in a respectful, caring and supportive environment. Pathways Residential Youth Homes in Markham provide temporary housing for youth in need of care and shelter. We also offer aftercare and transitional Supports to help youth on their paths to success. With life's challenges, it can be hard for a young person to stay on track. Pathways' Home Base Youth Drop In Centre located in Richmond Hill offers youth down time, answers and support. Each month Home Base serves more than 100 homeless or at risk youth between the ages of 13 and 24. Base 4 Success helps young people get ready for work with employment readiness programming. To learn more: www.pathwaysyorkregion.org


Supporting Individuals


                                            Maddie White, Trainer
                                            Maddie White, the lead trainer for JLT Kickstart's Running program, has                                             been running for most of her life, and believes strongly in the healing                                                   and health properties that running provides. Since she began university,                                             her focus has shifted from her own competitive running to coaching                                                     other runners; she has now led over a dozen Running Room clinics and                                             continues to coach in the University of Toronto Triathlon Club. When she                                             is not roaming the streets in her running apparel, she is finishing                                                         her degree in political science and women’s studies at the University of                                             Toronto.

©JLT Kickstart for Health. All rights reserved.