Reaching Higher: The Final Send-off | Feb 22
A Note From Sarah Saleem:
Assalaamu Alaikum, my name is Sarah Saleem. I'm a Psychology graduate studying American Sign Language, aspiring to become an elementary school teacher inshaAllah. I’ve always loved sports, hiking and reaching higher in every aspect of life. Why not integrate my passion for hiking with something people can benefit from?
Through Human Appeal, a well known UK based charity, I will be trekking to reach the summit of the highest free standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to provide Syrian refugee children with quality education, InshAllah.
Due to the war in Syria, over 400,000 lives have been lost. Vulnerable children are most affected by this war. Children are born in refugee camps and many have never even seen a school.
Hijabi Ballers’ vision to create opportunities for Muslim women to thrive through sport and wellness and to reach higher has been an inspiration. I want to use what I am capable of to try and create a platform for the Syrian refugee children who have sadly been forgotten due to the chaos in the rest of the world.
I’m reaching higher, it’s your turn now. The Reaching Higher campaign is meant to provide everyone with the opportunity to support this cause-whether it’s by donating, sharing or dropping in for an event.
May Allah accept from us all, Ameen.
Sarah Saleem
Reaching Higher
Hijabi Ballers represents a number of things: being a Muslim female, being an athlete, and being a boss. The word 'baller', an umbrella term for all athletes, holds a strong connotation of being a boss, being successful and being bold.
As a non-profit organization, Hijabi Ballers strives to create opportunities for Muslim girls and women to engage in sport, through a variety of ways. Reaching Higher is the organization's first ever charity campaign. Sarah Saleem’s passion to reach higher and help give Syrian refugee children the opportunity to go to school is the inspiration behind this meaningful project. Inshallah, she will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for this cause!
Leading up to Sarah's climb, Hijabi Ballers will be hosting various sports clinics across the Greater Toronto Area, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. Each event requests a suggested donation of $30 per person, 100% of which will go towards Sarah’s cause. The events will be facilitated in gyms and fitness centres across the GTA, who are passionate about helping grow opportunities for Muslim females in sports. Each event will be run by local leaders in sport and wellness, who you will have an opportunity to connect with and meet as part of the experience. Each clinic will also feature exciting raffle prizes, which are included in the price of the ticket as well as Hijabi Ballers merch for you to buy!
Follow us as we announce the dates for each clinic, taking place throughout January and February 2020, ranging from basketball, to fitness to martial arts and more.
As a non-profit organization, Hijabi Ballers strives to create opportunities for Muslim girls and women to engage in sport, through a variety of ways. Reaching Higher is the organization's first ever charity campaign. Sarah Saleem’s passion to reach higher and help give Syrian refugee children the opportunity to go to school is the inspiration behind this meaningful project. Inshallah, she will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for this cause!
Leading up to Sarah's climb, Hijabi Ballers will be hosting various sports clinics across the Greater Toronto Area, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. Each event requests a suggested donation of $30 per person, 100% of which will go towards Sarah’s cause. The events will be facilitated in gyms and fitness centres across the GTA, who are passionate about helping grow opportunities for Muslim females in sports. Each event will be run by local leaders in sport and wellness, who you will have an opportunity to connect with and meet as part of the experience. Each clinic will also feature exciting raffle prizes, which are included in the price of the ticket as well as Hijabi Ballers merch for you to buy!
Follow us as we announce the dates for each clinic, taking place throughout January and February 2020, ranging from basketball, to fitness to martial arts and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Hijabi Ballers involved in this fundraising campaign?
Hijabi Ballers has generously launched its first ever charity campaign- Reaching Higher, to host sports and wellness events which interest its members so they can all support Sarah’s cause. Hijabi Ballers has a wide reach across the GTA and wants to use it to benefit the refugees of Syria and encourage others to do the same. At each clinic, Hijabi Ballers merch will also be available for sale- 100% of which proceeds will go towards this campaign.
What type of clinics will be offered?
The Reaching Higher campaign includes clinics for fitness, basketball, Muay Thai, kickboxing, basketball, yoga and naturopathy. All clinics will be facilitated by incredibly talented female Ballers in our community. As event details are released, more information for each clinic will be made available on the Hijabi Ballers website.
Are events restricted to females only?
All events will be female only, from the participants to the volunteers to the facilitators. Many of these gyms may be located within other public facilities, so please be mindful of males when entering in and out of the classes. All participants must be 13 or older to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Do I have to be Muslim to attend?
Of course not! As much as Hijabi Ballers helps support Muslim females in sport, all of our events and especially this one, encourages participation from other non-Muslim females, so that we may all share the space and acknowledge each other’s values and stories.
How do I buy a ticket?
As event dates are released and announced on our Instagram and Website, tickets will be available for purchase on Eventbrite at https://www.hijabiballers.eventbrite.ca/
I cannot attend any of the events. How do I donate?
You can donate directly to the Just Giving page created by Human Appeal UK
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-saleem2
I cannot afford to attend any of the classes. Can I still help?
$30/ clinic is our suggested donation to help ensure Sarah reaches her goal. If you are unable to donate this amount please email us at [email protected] stating what you are able to donate and we will try our best to have you involved, inshaAllah. You can also donate your time and effort in kind as a volunteer (please email us at [email protected]) or donate items as a small business or vendor using this form: https://forms.gle/JaiQdvtJ9M9U7RHB6
How much of the ticket sales are being donated and where is my money going?
100% of all ticket sales and 100% of proceeds from Hijabi Ballers merchandise sold at these events is going directly towards the $10,000 needed to improve education for Syrian refugee children in Turkey. This fundraising campaign is being organized through Human Appeal UK. P.S- Eventbrite charges a small fee for each ticket sale. inshaAllah, Hijabi Ballers will match this number to ensure that 100% of your donated money goes towards this cause.
Who is Human Appeal UK?
Human Appeal is a credible UK based charity organization. It is the second largest Muslim charity in the world. Human Appeal works in over 7 countries directly (including Turkey, where the Syrian refugee children need our help and support). Human Appeal also works in other countries through partners.
Who is Sarah?
An ordinary Afghan Canadian reaching higher for a good cause, challenging her limits and collecting for Syrian refugee children. Follow her @Sawrahs or attend the events to get to know her better!
Why is Sarah climbing ?
Terry Fox ran for cancer. Similarly, Sarah is climbing for education! Trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise $10,000 for Syrian refugee children, will provide them quality education and school supplies that every child has a right to have. Please see donation page for more info.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-saleem2
When is the trek and how long do we have to donate?
The trek begins on February 24th, 2020 inshAllah. There are only a few weeks left to donate! You can donate now through the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-saleem2
Hijabi Ballers has generously launched its first ever charity campaign- Reaching Higher, to host sports and wellness events which interest its members so they can all support Sarah’s cause. Hijabi Ballers has a wide reach across the GTA and wants to use it to benefit the refugees of Syria and encourage others to do the same. At each clinic, Hijabi Ballers merch will also be available for sale- 100% of which proceeds will go towards this campaign.
What type of clinics will be offered?
The Reaching Higher campaign includes clinics for fitness, basketball, Muay Thai, kickboxing, basketball, yoga and naturopathy. All clinics will be facilitated by incredibly talented female Ballers in our community. As event details are released, more information for each clinic will be made available on the Hijabi Ballers website.
Are events restricted to females only?
All events will be female only, from the participants to the volunteers to the facilitators. Many of these gyms may be located within other public facilities, so please be mindful of males when entering in and out of the classes. All participants must be 13 or older to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Do I have to be Muslim to attend?
Of course not! As much as Hijabi Ballers helps support Muslim females in sport, all of our events and especially this one, encourages participation from other non-Muslim females, so that we may all share the space and acknowledge each other’s values and stories.
How do I buy a ticket?
As event dates are released and announced on our Instagram and Website, tickets will be available for purchase on Eventbrite at https://www.hijabiballers.eventbrite.ca/
I cannot attend any of the events. How do I donate?
You can donate directly to the Just Giving page created by Human Appeal UK
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-saleem2
I cannot afford to attend any of the classes. Can I still help?
$30/ clinic is our suggested donation to help ensure Sarah reaches her goal. If you are unable to donate this amount please email us at [email protected] stating what you are able to donate and we will try our best to have you involved, inshaAllah. You can also donate your time and effort in kind as a volunteer (please email us at [email protected]) or donate items as a small business or vendor using this form: https://forms.gle/JaiQdvtJ9M9U7RHB6
How much of the ticket sales are being donated and where is my money going?
100% of all ticket sales and 100% of proceeds from Hijabi Ballers merchandise sold at these events is going directly towards the $10,000 needed to improve education for Syrian refugee children in Turkey. This fundraising campaign is being organized through Human Appeal UK. P.S- Eventbrite charges a small fee for each ticket sale. inshaAllah, Hijabi Ballers will match this number to ensure that 100% of your donated money goes towards this cause.
Who is Human Appeal UK?
Human Appeal is a credible UK based charity organization. It is the second largest Muslim charity in the world. Human Appeal works in over 7 countries directly (including Turkey, where the Syrian refugee children need our help and support). Human Appeal also works in other countries through partners.
Who is Sarah?
An ordinary Afghan Canadian reaching higher for a good cause, challenging her limits and collecting for Syrian refugee children. Follow her @Sawrahs or attend the events to get to know her better!
Why is Sarah climbing ?
Terry Fox ran for cancer. Similarly, Sarah is climbing for education! Trekking to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise $10,000 for Syrian refugee children, will provide them quality education and school supplies that every child has a right to have. Please see donation page for more info.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-saleem2
When is the trek and how long do we have to donate?
The trek begins on February 24th, 2020 inshAllah. There are only a few weeks left to donate! You can donate now through the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-saleem2