Montreal, June 2, 2021 – The Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) awarded 14 talented athletes individual scholarships of 2,000 $ and 3,000 $, for a total of 40,000 $, as part of the 14th edition of the Loto-Québec Scholarship Program. This program supports the achievements of athletes with physical or sensory disabilities.
As for the vast majority of us, the past 14 months for Paralympic athletes have been a roller coaster ride. The difficulties they have faced in simply practicing their sport have made the financial support, encouragement, and guidance provided by the Loto-Québec Scholarship Program absolutely essential. It is worth remembering that for some of these 14 recipients, the year 2021 will culminate in participation in the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Like several FAEQ partner scholarship programs, the Loto-Québec program has been a resounding success since its inception. Indeed, many athletes supported by the program have distinguished themselves on the national, international, and Paralympic stages. Among them, we can mention Philippe Bédard in wheelchair tennis, Mark Beggs, Marie-Claude Molnar and Charles Moreauin paracycling, Marco Dispaltro in boccia, Valérie Grand'Maison para-natation, Antoine Lehouxand Dominic Larocque in para ice hockey and Maude Jacques, Rosalie Lalonde and Cindy Ouellet wheelchair basketball.
What they said:
«We are proud to maintain our support for Paralympic athletes through our scholarship program. If the funds awarded can help selected athletes continue to push their limits, no matter the circumstances, we are delighted. These high-level athletes deserve not only our support, but also our utmost admiration. Congratulations to this year's recipients!»
— Eric Meunier, Director of Responsible Gambling and Societal Commitment at Loto-Québec
«The Foundation for Athletic Excellence has always taken great pride in surrounding itself with strong partners. Loto-Québec is one of these prestigious partners that the Foundation can count on year after year to carry out its mission. In 2021, 14 athletes will receive support from the state-owned corporation, which will award them a total of 40,000 $. »This financial support will obviously help them and may give them the boost they need to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympic Games.”
— Claude Chagnon, President of the Fondation de l'athlète d'excellence
About Loto-Québec
Loto-Québec's mission is to manage the offering of games of chance and money efficiently and responsibly by promoting order, moderation, and the interests of the Quebec community. As a partner in Quebecers' entertainment, Loto-Québec supports events that generate significant economic and social benefits in the community. For the 14th year, Loto-Québec is supporting the FAEQ through its scholarship program.
