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2012 PROVINCIAL SPRING GAMES SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR TEAM ONTARIO SPONSORS & DONORS On behalf of all the athletes, coaches, families and Special Olympics Ontario, we would like to say a big THANK YOU to all our sponsors and supporters! We would like to recognize you as key members of Team Ontario. The athletes were able to experience courage and friendship at the 2012 Special Olympics Canada National Winter Games, in St. Albert, Alberta due to your contributions. TEAM ONTARIO IN ALBERTA 259 Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers and Mission Staff made their way to the Games 72 Gold medals, 70 Silver medals and 61 Bronze medals later, everybody came back as ONE TEAM having fulfilled ONE DREAM More information on Team Ontario can be found at http://team.specialolympicsontario.ca Please CLICK HERE for a list of all our sponsors and donors! 2012 NATIONAL WINTER GAMES HIGHLIGHTS ON TSN More than 650 reasons to tune in! The 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games saw 650 athletes with an intellectual disability aim high, reach their full potential and share their spirit and joy of sport in St. Albert, Alberta. These Games also served to inspire and unite countless individuals, in communities across our country, around the transformative power of our movement. This must-see, one-hour broadcast airing on TSN and TSN2 will offer up many of their unforgettable stories. So, spread the word. Tweet, post, chat and share, and most important, be sure to tune in! On TSN Saturday, May 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm EST Monday, May 21, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST Thursday, May 24, from midnight EST On TSN2 Thursday, May 24, from 7:00 to 8:00pm EST Saturday, May 26, from 10:00 to 11:00pm EST Thanks to TSN, our amazing broadcast partner, for their support in sharing our stories with Canadians. Please check local times for listings. Times subject to change without notice. TEAM ONTARIO 2012 SPECIAL OLYMPICS CANADA WINTER GAMES FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 3, 2012 Team Ontario turning Dreams into Reality in Alberta!* 257 athletes, coaches and mission staff from across the province competed in St. Albert, Alberta for the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games. The National Winter Games was a qualifying event for the 2013 World Winter Games to be held in South Korea. Congratulations to the athletes and coaches of the Team Ontario squad. Highlights and Athlete Performances Please visit our Team Ontario website at http://team.specialolympicsontario.ca/ and check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/specialolympicsteamontario.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT...
THE ART OF GIVING FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS ONTARIO SATURDAY, MAY 19TH, 2012 Location: Canlan Ice Sports, Oshawa 1401 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa Admission: Tickets - $7.00 (at the door) Special Olympics Athletes - $3.50 Featuring Art Exhibit Gallery by Michele & Mary Lou PULSE IMAGING PHOTOGRAPHY “Landscape & Wildlife” Pub and Gallery opens at 6:30 Entertainment Begins at 8:30 “LIVE MUSIC - “ROAD GRAVY” Classic & Contemporary Rock Cover Band www.roadgravyband.ca MC – COMEDIAN DARRIN PYLE SILENT AUCTION TABLE – SPECIAL OLYMPICS ONTARIO DURHAM FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MICHELE – 416-357-5760 MARY LOU – 905-623-8702 info@pulseimagingphotography.com	Click Image to Enlarge

2012 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Awards Nominate Someone Today! Do you know an athlete who has had an outstanding year? Do you know someone who is looked up to by the athletes they coach? Do you know someone who makes significant contributions in areas like fundraising, administration, or major Games? Is there a team in your community that has displayed strong team work, excellent sportsmanship and achieved success at either the local, regional or provincial level? Do you know an educator who has exceeded in their role to provide access for students in physical health and education? Do you know a long-time volunteer who deserves to be recognized for their outstanding contributions and grass roots development? Click here to read more

2012 SAFEWAY CAMPAIGN FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH DISABILITIES Campaign Dates March 30 - April 30, 2012 Each year, Safeway supports people living with disabilities across Canada. Special Olympics Ontario is joining Safeway’s annual Disabilities Campaign. The annual campaign involves raising funds and awareness for families living with disabilities. Together with customers, employees and the Canada Safeway Foundation, they strive to improve the quality of life for those living with a disability. Through employee efforts, customer donations and support from the Canada Safeway Foundation, lives have been changed. Since 2008, over $2 million has been raised to support Special Olympics in Canada.This is an exciting opportunity to create more awareness for Special Olympics across the province. With every $2 donation, a customer will receive 5 AIR MILES Reward Miles per transaction (maximum of $8 donation to receive 20 AIR MILES Reward Miles). www.safeway.ca

SANDRA HUNT INDUCTED INTO THE BOBBY ORR HALL OF FAME CONGRATULATIONS to Sandra Hunt! An active Special Olympics athlete for over 26 years, Sandra is being inducted into the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame! Her sports include softball, track & field, bowling and snowshoeing. Sandra will be inducted during the induction ceremony on May 26th in Parry Sound. Find out more info on her induction at www.bobbyorrhalloffame.com

SPECIAL RATES FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ONTARIO! Playdium is pleased to offer special pricing for interested groups of 6 people or more. These rates are greatly discounted from the regular rates they offer. NO deposit is required and the full balance is due upon arrival as one payment. The group will be charged for the actual number of people pre-sent upon arrival. All groups must be booked in advance. A minimum of 6 people is required. Check out Playdium’s website HERE! For reservations or more info, please contact Russell Jacobson – Group Sales Ph. 905.273.9000 x298 Fx. 905.273.4222 E-Mail: rjacobson@playdium.com
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