Support Soccer Scholar

Hi, I am Miss Carleen and I am fundraising for Akil Johnson, a young soccer scholar from Trinidad and Tobago, currently studying at King’s University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Akiel’s Introduction

“ I am an international student-athlete currently studying at The King’s University, Alberta, Canada. I am in my

second year at The King’s University, pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary science,

concentrating in biology and kinesiology. I am 24 years young and originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Tableland, and Princes Town, to be exact. I migrated to

Canada in 2022, in search of better opportunities that can allow me to continue to grow holistically as a young man, and help me to build a steady foundation that can provide better opportunities for myself and my family. I

am one of four children from a single-parent household.

Academics

Universities:

The King’s University (current university)

Undergraduate interdisciplinary science

concentrating in biology and kinesiology:

Current GPA 3.0

Portage College - university transfer

studies

University of Trinidad and Tobago - Bsc.

kinesiology: GPA - 2.80

High Schools:

Naparima College

St. Stephen’s College

My Mission

I am currently balancing school, sport and multiple jobs with leadership roles.

I am currently one of the team captains on the soccer team, a community care

leader (resident assistant) and work two jobs in the facilities sector at school

(janitor and groundskeeper).

I am seeking financial assistance, donations and an overall support system

from various sources, including family, friends, and well-wishers to help cover

tuition fees and other expenses related to my education. These donations

serve as a significant support towards the pursuit of academic goals and

alleviating the financial burden associated with educational expenses.

How can you assist?

01. Longevity financial sponsorship -

Consistent financial support that helps

covers tuition fees for the duration of

my program.

02. Financial donations - Any amount of

financial donation can contribute towards tuition fees and living expenses like accommodation, transportation, and

healthy food security.

03. In-Kind donations - Non-monetary gifts may include items like sports equipment, grocery items, grocery cards, professional services and school supplies.

Financial donations - Any amount of

financial donation can contribute towards tuition fees and living expenses like accommodation, transportation, and

healthy food security.

My Vision/passion

I am what you might call a health enthusiast! I believe in a total balance of body, mind and spirit. As such, I am very passionate and love learning about strategic, healthy methodologies. I love

doing research about foods, herbs, traditional medicine, and techniques that can improve the holistic health of humans. Taking care of my

body, mind, and soul goes beyond playing sports. It's my passion!

My long term goal is to one day merge my education of kinesiology with naturopathic medicine. I aspire to start my own business practice to assist persons with a wide variety of

methodologies, to heal the human body.

HOBBIES

I love pre-occupying the little, free time that I do have by reading. Some life changing and favourite books were : Power of Now, A New Earth (Eckhart Tolle), High Achiever (Tiffany Jenkins), The Alchemist (Paulo Coelo), 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (Patrick Lencioni), The Tale of Three Kings (Gene

Edwards), Power vs Force (Sir David R. Hawkins), Biomechanical Reprogramming and any other health books that I encounter.

I love being outdoors in nature, and enjoy volunteering. Apart from loving to help people, volunteering gives me

access to places and persons who I would not have had previously interacted with.

Soccer is a tool for me that I use as a vehicle to assist me in achieving my main goals. This is why I balance my life by

trying to engage in other activities. I make this a huge priority so that my life is not consumed by just sport.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS

Student-athlete leadership award 2023/24, The King’s University

This award was given for my contributions of leadership towards the soccer team and student life.

With joy, I offer my skills and industrious efforts as I augment the facilities staff as well as the resident assistants position.

Futsal rookie of the year award

2022/23, Portage College

Portage College was my first school in Canada. I was there for one year and successfully acquired transfer

credits that assisted me in progressing to The King's University. I met amazing people and was able to contribute amazingly to the team, school and the good people of the Lac la Biche community.

My Contact & References

Akil Johnson

Current address:

9125 50st NW Edmonton

Alberta, Canada, The King’s University

Family Address: #309 Lily Crescent Buen intento,Hillside Gardens,

Princes Town, Trinidad

Kendel Crawford - +1 868- [phone redacted]

Youth Development Coach and Mentor

Todd Vandriel - 1-780-974-7217

Head coach at The King’s University

Kendel Crawford - +1 868- [phone redacted]

Youth Development Coach and Mentor

BANKING INFORMATION

Bank Name: TD Canada Trust

E-transfer : [email redacted]

Account Number : 82446743428

Swift BIC Code : TDOMCATTTOR

Institution Number : 004

Transit number : 82449

Bank Address : 5615 101 AVE NW EDMONTON, AB, CAN, T6A 3Z7 ”