Toronto FC Unified Exchange Team Takes the Pitch

Twenty athletes from across the Greater Toronto Area are lacing up for one of the most meaningful fixtures on the soccer calendar. Tomorrow, July 22, the 2026 Toronto FC Unified Exchange Team kicks off its season against the New England Revolution’s Unified squad at Gillette Stadium in Boston, with a second match set for BMO Field on August 15. For …

Sobeys and Empire Family of Brands Campaign Raises Record $1.73 Million for Special Olympics

The 2026 Sobeys and Empire Family of Brands fundraising campaign has closed with a record-breaking result, raising $1.73 million nationally for Special Olympics athletes between June 11 and 21. This year’s theme, “Every Best is Personal,” captured what the campaign has always been about: recognizing that every athlete milestone, whether a first goal, a new friendship, or a breakthrough moment …

Creating More Inclusive Schools Across Ontario 

Supported by the Government of Ontario  More than 1,100 athletes, unified partners and educators from over 90 schools came together at the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships in London.  For three days, students from across Ontario competed alongside their peers, built meaningful friendships and experienced the power of belonging.  But School Championships is about much more than competition.  Inspired by the legacy of Special Olympics movement founder Dr. …

Beyond the Field: How Sobeys Empowers Special Olympics Athletes 

We are excited to launch our latest fundraising campaign with Empire Company Limited and its trusted brands like Sobeys, Safeway, and Foodland. From June 11 to 21, 2026, Empire Company Limited will match donations made in-store to a maximum of $500,000. This means your $2 donation has the power of $4, so let’s double our impact together!  This powerful partnership is rooted …

Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run Raises Historic $3.2 Million for Special Olympics Athletes

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) has reached a historic milestone, raising a record-breaking $3.2 million in support of Special Olympics Ontario athletes during the 2025–26 fiscal year.  The achievement represents a $1 million increase over the previous year’s fundraising total and marks the most successful fundraising year in Ontario LETR history.  As the official charity of choice of the Ontario …

Special Olympics Athletes Thriving Within the Sobey’s Empire Family

Special Olympics Ontario is thrilled to share the exciting launch of our latest campaign in partnership with Empire and its family of brands, including Sobeys, Safeway, and Foodland. From June 12th to 22nd, these stores are coming together to help us raise $1 MILLION for Special Olympics athletes across Canada. This collaboration is built on inclusion, respect, and the celebration …

Winner of 50/50 raffle has special ties to Special Olympics

Original Article: https://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/winner-of-5050-raffle-has-special-ties-to-special-olympics Congratulations to Ted Zalewski of Sarnia, the winner of the OHL’s inaugural 50/50 online raffle in support of Special Olympics Ontario. An avid purchaser of 50/50 tickets at Sarnia Sting games in the past, Zalewski found out about the draw through his local Sarnia Special Olympics branch, as well as through their newsletter. “I thought it was …

50/50 Raffle Winning Ticket Announced!

The inaugural online 50/50 draw presented by the Ontario Hockey League winning number is A-2050971. Congratulations on your $5,000 prize! Thank you to all who purchased tickets & for your support of Special Olympics Ontario!

2020 Spring Games – Request for Proposal

Special Olympics Ontario is seeking proposals from clothing suppliers to design and supply official uniforms for the 2020 Provincial Spring Games. The goal is to procure clothing that meets the following general requirements:– Supports and highlights the Special Olympics Ontario brand– Be of a style that is current and lends itself to the tastes of athletes of all ages– Durable …