Play It Forward Challenge

MEET THE CELEBRITY HOSTS

Every day a celebrity host will introduce the daily Challenge. Be sure to follow Right To Play's Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, @RightToPlayCAN, as well as the hosts', to see the social media buzz around Play It Forward.



CASEY BANNERMAN 

Casey Bannerman is a Designer/Illustrator that produces Raptors-themed art, and is the Toronto Raptors Art of The North Selected Artist.

Casey will be sharing one of his superhero inspired custom ink drawings of Right To Play Ambassador and 2019 NBA Champion Pascal Siakam, a.k.a. Spicy P!


KAYLA ALEXANDER

Kayla Alexander is not only an amazing Canadian WNBA player, but also the extremely talented published author and illustrator of the children's book "The Magic of Basketball".  She is also a contributing author to the book "Women For The Win: Presented By Canadian Basketball Journeys".

When she isn't playing basketball, Kyla is illustrating. Her illustrations focus on fashion, basketball, natural hair and travel, and she also commissions an array of custom creations.



ANDREW MCBRIDE

Andrew McBride is a Right To Play Ambassador, National Lacrosse League (NLL) Assistant Coach and former player.

Andrew will be taking participants through a lacrosse challenge that invites you to experience the sport that was invented right here at home, with a little Stick and Net of your own.




ANDREW POJE

Andrew Poje is a Right To Play Ambassador, Olympic Ice Dancer, and three-time World Medalist. 

As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Andrew will be be taking participants through a challenge centered around self care and checking in with yourself.











EVAN DUNFEE 

Evan Dunfee is a Canadian Olympic Race Walker and the Canadian record holder for the 50km race walk, which he achieved at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Evan will be showing how a proper race walk 'strut' is done, taking participants through a 5km walk that is sure to raise your heart rate.


SARAH PAVAN

Sarah Pavan is a Canadian beach volleyball Olympian, World Champion and former professional indoor player, National Team athlete, and proud Right To Play Ambassador.

Sarah will be taking participants through a hopscotch challenge that emphasizes all four types of play: games, sports, free play, and creative play.

                      



MAESTRO FRESH WES

Maestro Fresh Wes is a Canadian Music Hall of Famer who raps about inclusiveness, equality, peace, and tolerance, and has on occasion been referred to as the "Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop". Be sure to check out his music on YouTube.

Maestro will be taking participants through a challenge based on the lyrics of his critically acclaimed song "Stick To Your Vision" and new children's book Young Maestro Goes To School.


MORE TO COME

We will continue to announce our fresh line up of engaging challenges and hosts for all 7 days of #RTPPlayItForward.