Today, I am inviting you to become a part of this amazing day by helping us reach our Team fundraising goal of $2,500. A tax receiptable donation of $20 will make a direct, local impact on Special Olympics athletes, like Ruby.
Ruby first became involved with motionball’s Marathon of Sport 10 years ago, and since then has participated in countless motionball events. This year, Ruby has taken on the role of motionball's Honorary Athlete Ambassador. Read below to learn what being a part of motionball means to Ruby!
“I am so happy to be a part of motionball. I have loved making so many new friends over the years and doing so many exciting things with the motionball team. My favourite part of motionball events is seeing all my friends and meeting all kinds of new people. My favourite sports to play at Marathon of Sport are basketball, soccer and of course... all the dancing!”
While a $2,500 fundraising target is one of our Team goals, Marathon of Sport is about so much more! Through events like this, motionball raises awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement and allows people with and without intellectual disabilities to connect, build new friendships, celebrate differences and ultimately create more inclusive communities across Canada.
With your help, we can reach our fundraising goal and make a difference in creating a more inclusive Canada! Please consider supporting our Team by making a donation directly to our fundraising page.
Every donation makes a difference.
To learn more about motionball for Special Olympics, please visit them at www.motionball.com
Thank you very much for your support,
Deb
**All donations over $20 are eligible for an official tax receipt.
CI Assante
Fundraising Totals
I have raised $95 out of my goal of $100
My team has raised $2,360 out of our goal of $2,500
My Wall Of Awesome
Our Team: CI Assante
Special Olympics Athletes On My Team
Brett Griffiths
Hello everyone,
My name is Brett Griffiths I’m a 25-year-old athlete who participates in curling, walking club and soccer. I’ve been involved with Special Olympics for approx. 15 years.
Prior to Special Olympics, I had a hard time finding a place that felt safe for me and where I could be my authentic self. All this changed 10 years ago when I discovered my Special Olympics curling team! Curling is my passion, and my curling teammates are my best friends. In 2016 I had the exciting chance to represent Manitoba in the national games!!
Special Olympics changed my life. Through this amazing community, I’ve had the privilege of meeting friends who have become like family, I have gained the confidence to embrace my abilities, and have developed leadership skills that have allowed me to make a difference.
Being involved with Special Olympics has not only improved my physical health but also my overall outlook on life. It’s given me confidence in myself and the courage to take on new challenges. I’m especially proud to serve as the Chair of the Winnipeg Athlete Leadership Council, as the athlete rep of the Winnipeg Regional Leadership Council, the athlete representative on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Manitoba.
I’m also honored to represent my fellow athletes on the motionball Committee and as the newly appointed Manitoba representative on the Canadian Athlete Leadership Council. These roles have allowed me to use my voice to advocate for other Special Olympic athletes and offer my voice to help make Special Olympics the best it can be for all of us.
Thank you all for your continued support of motionball and for believing in the power of inclusion and the incredible potential within each of us.
Together, we are stronger, and together, we are making a difference.
