The Guelph Storm, Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Special Olympics Ontario team up to raise funds and awareness for individuals with an intellectual disability.
The Guelph Storm, Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Special Olympics Ontario and Guelph Police Services are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of individuals with an intellectual disability at our upcoming home game on Sunday at 4:00pm.
Sunday’s game against the Sting will feature a Ceremonial Puck Drop with Special Olympians Jennifer Allen and Marc Richardson as well as Guelph Chief of Police, Gord Cobey. Both Allen and Richardson will be heading to the World Special Olympics in Germany later this year.
Learn more about Special Olympics Ontario at the LETR/Special Olympics Ontario-run kiosk located at Gate #6 inside the Sleeman Centre and through various public address announcements throughout the game.The awareness campaign is part of the ongoing commitment by the Ontario Hockey League, Guelph Storm and LETR/Special Olympics Ontario to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Ontario.
“Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) thanks the Guelph Storm and Guelph Police Service for their ongoing support of the movement. Since 2007, teams across the Ontario Hockey League have supported SOO with OHL Big Ticket Games which provide much needed funds and awareness to 26,000 athletes living in Ontario with intellectual disabilities. Together, we champion inclusion, acceptance and offer opportunities to many athletes in the Region to participate and thrive in sport. Thank you!”
“Teaming up with Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the 15th straight season is something that makes our entire organization extremely proud. For 53 years, Special Olympics has enriched the lives of Canadians through the transformative power of sport and the Guelph Storm are thankful for the opportunity to spread this message at our Special Olympics game on Sunday, November 13th,” said Matt Newby, Vice President, Business Operations of the Guelph Storm.
For ticket information visit tickets.guelphstorm.com
Read more about Special Olympics Ontario at http://www.specialolympicsontario.com/
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