Beacon Impatiens partners with Roots for Youth in 2026

PanAmerican Seed has announced that the charity it will support for the 2026 gardening season through its brand of Beacon Impatiens is Canadian charitable foundation Roots for Youth.

The organization established in 2018 by the Bradford Greenhouses Family Trust in Ontario, Canada, empowers teens and young adults who have endured family tragedies by providing bursaries (scholarships) for post-secondary education.

"Roots for Youth Director and President Len Ferragine, has seen firsthand the heartache caused from a tragic family loss and how the heavy burden of financial hardship can make pursuing education feel nearly impossible," PanAmerican said in a news release. "A lifelong friend and longtime employee passed suddenly at a young age, leaving behind a wife and teenaged children. This event kick-started the charitable organization in 2018 to ensure the proceeds it raises go to deserving children in real need."

"Since helping that first family many years ago, we are now providing aid for 14 young students, paying 100% of their tuition to achieve their post-secondary education," Ferragine said. "With Roots for Youth support, they can grow to become healthy and resilient contributors in their communities."

"We are committed to ensuring that many more students grappling with loss and hardship find the support they need," added Jason Hemsworth, director and secretary for Roots for Youth. "Thank you, Beacon Impatiens, for joining us in this vital mission and for being a source of hope for those in difficult times."

PanAmerican Seed supports a new charity each year and brings awareness to organizations providing help to those in need. Beyond the monetary donation at the completion of the 2026 season, PanAmerican Seed will participate in other fundraising and collaborative events with Roots for Youth. It will also build awareness for this cause through Beacon’s social media channels and consumer website, as well as through customer and media relations.

"The team behind Beacon Impatiens cares about making an impact in the lives of others, whether in their colorful gardens or by helping their dreams become reality," said Sarah Makiejus, global marketing manager for PanAmerican Seed. "We look forward to supporting the Roots for Youth movement all season with the assistance of growers and gardeners around the world."

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