$4 Million Private Donation Means Canadian Paralympians Will Receive Medal Bonuses

Canadian Paralympians Will Receive Medal Bonuses

Thanks to a $4 million private donation, Canadian Paralympians will receive medal bonuses for the first time ever.

The donation was made by the Rick Hansen Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports people with disabilities.

The bonuses will be paid out to athletes who win medals at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer.

Who Is Eligible for the Bonuses?

All Canadian Paralympians who win medals at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer will be eligible for the bonuses.

The bonuses will be paid out in the following amounts:

• Gold medal: $20,000
• Silver medal: $15,000
• Bronze medal: $10,000

How Will the Bonuses Be Paid Out?

The bonuses will be paid out to athletes after the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer.

The payments will be made through the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

Why Are These Bonuses Important?

These bonuses are important because they will help to recognize the achievements of Canadian Paralympians.

They will also help to provide financial support to athletes who are training for the Paralympic Games.

The bonuses are a sign of the growing recognition of the importance of Paralympic sport in Canada.