On June 18, we are participating in an all-day fundraiser called motionball Marathon of Sport, bringing athletes of all abilities together on the playing field. While fundraising is one of our goals, Marathon of Sport is about so much more. This day not only brings awareness to the Special Olympics movement, but allows people with and without intellectual disabilities to interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities. The highlight of this event each year, is having the opportunity to compete alongside local Special Olympics athletes like Taylor.
"Taylor inspires us every day with the way he faces the world - fearless and with a big smile. He has had a number of obstacles to overcome in his life. motionball has had a direct impact on Taylor by giving him the chance to interact with young professionals and positive role models who look more at what he can do - not what he can't. This has made him more confident. "
- Steve Redmond, parent and Special Olympics coach
With Special Olympics programs and initiatives returning this summer, our friends at Special Olympics need us more than ever. For many of them, Special Olympics is not just about sport, or staying fit and healthy, but also about providing a social network, a sense of belonging and a valuable source of stability – all essential to their mental and physical health.
By making a donation to motionball, you're helping to ensure that athletes like Taylor have the resources they need to safely return to the sport programs they love. Thanks to a longtime supporter of motionball Vancouver, your donation will be matched - doubling your impact!
Thank you very much for your support,
Methanex Mavericks
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City: Abbotsford
Sports: Basketball, Club Fit, Golf, Bocce, Swimming
What is your happiest / proudest Special Olympics memory? Winning a gold medal in powerlifting at the Provincial Games.
How do you like to spend your time outside of Special Olympics? I work one morning a week, I volunteer at the food bank two mornings, and I walk my dog Sally.
What do you love most about motionball events? The fact that I get to be on a team with a bunch of fun people and we do sports all day.
City: Surrey
Sports: Alpine Skiing
What is your happiest / proudest Special Olympics memory? Travelling to Austria and competing in the World Games for alpine skiing in 2017.
How do you like to spend your time outside of Special Olympics? I love to watch movies, hang out with friends, play with my dog, and make YouTube videos.
What do you love most about motionball events? I love the kindness that everyone brings, meeting new people, and competing as a team.
Corporate teams have been challenged by their employers to complete a certain number of kilometers through fitness-based activities.
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
The number of Special Olympics Canada volunteers