Name:
Peter
What Special Olympics sports do you participate in?
Basketball, swimming, alpine skiing and baseball
What is your happiest/proudest Special Olympics memory?
When I participate in tournaments. It is great to be with my team!
How do you like to spend your time outside of Special Olympics (jobs, hobbies, activities, etc)
I work with the Toronto Maple Leafs equipment staff. I love my job! I like to paint with water colours. Waterskiing and tubing is something I really enjoy in the summertime. Biking is also on my favourite things to do list.
What do you love most about motionball events?
This is my 6th year participating in the motionball Marathon of Sport. I absolutely love this day and it is because everyone has so much fun! The people on all the teams are always so amazing and kind. It is my favourite thing to do every year!
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.
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Child and youth Special Olympics athletes across Canada
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