Name:
Matthew
What Special Olympics sports do you participate in?
Basketball and Bowling, used to do Alpine Skiing
What is your happiest/proudest Special Olympics memory?
Attending the 2019 Youth Games and playing on TMU Unified Basketball team
How do you like to spend your time outside of Special Olympics (jobs, hobbies, activities, etc)
I spend time with my family which includes 3 younger sisters who all play volleyball. I love watching any/all sports and have a TSN and SportsNet account. I love listening to music.
What do you love most about motionball events?
Playing all types of sports and meeting new people and seeing other special Olympic athletes and friends.
motionball for Special Olympics is a registered not-for-profit corporation, raising money for Special Olympics programs across Canada. 70% of the funds we raise are distributed to programs in the province where they are raised, with the remainder going to the long-term funding of programs through the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.
While COVID-19 has affected us all, Special Olympics athletes are feeling the effects of this global pandemic more than most. Sport programs are suspended, competitions have been cancelled, and many athletes remain stuck indoors, at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 than the general population. Now more than ever, the role of motionball in these athlete’s lives is incredibly important. As one of the Special Olympics’ largest funding partners in Canada, motionball has donated over $13M to date. motionball supporters are dedicated to ensuring that every local club and program can return stronger than before, and that no Special Olympics athlete is left behind.
The number of Special Olympics athletes across Canada
Child and youth Special Olympics athletes across Canada
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