Special Olympics ‘a second family,’ says Orillia’s Stephen Graham

Jul 22, 2018 by Frank Matys, Orillia Today When the 2019 Special Olympics World Games kick off in Abu Dhabi next March, Orillia’s Stephen Graham will be there to shine a  light on an organization that has proved central to his life. Graham was recently selected to represent Canada as a torchbearer during the opening ceremonies at the international event in the United …

GUELPH AREA PAROLE OFFICER TO RUN WITH FLAME OF HOPE AT NATIONAL TORCH RUN

Correctional Service Canada News July 11, 2018 Carrie Gouthro has worked for Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) for 22 years and has been involved in the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (OLETR) for the same amount of time. The LETR is the world’s largest public awareness and grassroots fundraising organization for Special Olympics. The Torch Run is the most well-known …

Flame of Hope runs deep; Law Enforcement Torch Run celebrates 50th year in support of Special Olympics athletes

Tillsonburg News  Fri May 18 2018 The Flame of Hope has made it’s way through Oxford. The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics made its way through Tillsonburg on Saturday. The event, while in support of Special Olympians worldwide, was held to raise awareness for Tillsonburg’s four Special Olympics athletes who are set to compete this summer. Oxford …

Kingston man carried flame for Special Olympics

WYATT BROOKS FOR THE WHIG-STANDARD Wednesday, May 16, 2018 3:49:46 EDT PM Kingston correctional service officer Charles Hawes of Joyceville Institution has been selected to represent Ontario at the Special Olympics National Bowling Championships Flame of Hope Torch Run before the games. the Flame of Hope was carried across Prince Edward Island by members of Law Enforcement Officers from across …

Toronto Police Service & Special Olympics Ontario announce first-ever Invitational Youth Games May 14-17, 2019

Ground-Breaking Ontario-Based Sporting Competition Set to Go Global See full article & video here. TORONTO, April 17, 2018 /CNW/ – Today, the Toronto Police Service and Special Olympics Ontario, with the support of the Province of Ontario, and the City of Toronto, announced Toronto will act as the host city for the first-ever Invitational Youth Games (IYG) #YouthGames2019, May 14-17, 2019. An estimated 2,500 participants from around the world, including school-aged athletes, ages …