Celebrating World Health Day
Friday, April 7th is World Health Day! World Health Day was created by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an effort to bring attention to a specific health topic each year. This year’s theme is #HealthForAll , celebrating WHO’s 75th anniversary. At Special Olympics Ontario, we are working to promote Intellectual Disability inclusive health through education, prevention, and healthcare training. …
2024 Provincial Spring Games in Waterloo Region
Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) is very excited to announce that the planning for the 2024 Provincial Spring Games is now underway. We are very proud to have the Waterloo Regional Police Service, led by newly inducted Chief Mark Crowell, taking the helm, once again, to host the games. In addition, Wilfred Laurier University will be returning to partner with us …
Building a Bridge for Alma
This holiday season, Special Olympics athletes across the province are looking ahead to a brighter 2023, returning to in-person sports and programs. With your support, you will be helping to empower athlete dreams and get them back to the playing field. Your donations change lives for athletes like Alma, who was born with Williams Syndrome—a developmental disorder that affects many …
Board of Directors Announcement
Special Olympics Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of John Bryden as Board Chair, along with the incoming Board of Directors for 2022-2023. The Board is comprised of broadly diverse leaders from the non-profit and for-profit sector who are dedicated to the organization’s mission, and strives to be a model of high governance performance with community reach and impact. …