
Jeffrey Buttle | Figure Skater
I want to thank Own the Podium for their support. It was incredible for me to know that with this funding I could train under the best of conditions and with the best coaches. It also allowed me to enter each event knowing that I had had these training opportunities and that I was better prepared because of them. I can't say it enough, but I can try, so thanks again!

Jessica Dubé and Bryce Davison | Figure Skating
We would like to extend our thanks to the entire Own the Podium program. It is always difficult to be an amateur athlete and the support Own the Podium is providing us helps to make it one step closer to realizing our dreams. For us to believe it is possible to be on top we need people and programs behind us to support us at all moments of our career. Again we want to extend our most sincere thanks to all those involved with the OTP Program.

Lesley Hawker | Figure Skater
Own the Podium has made a huge difference in my training. I use the funding to pay for lessons, ice time and costumes for the season. I was so surprised and happy when Skate Canada sent me the good news. This funding takes the pressure off my finances just as my season really gets rolling. I am so thankful that Own the Podium is behind all of the athletes in Canada. It gives me great pride to represent Canada and I am looking forward and dreaming of the day when I can represent Canada at the 2010 Olympics Winter Games.
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