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Attack Continue to Help Raise Awareness for Special Olympics Ontario Athletes

November 3, 2021 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Owen Sound Attack News Release


Owen Sound, ONT. - The Owen Sound Attack and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Special Olympics Ontario are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of grass-root programming at this Saturday's game against the Kitchener Rangers at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.

Saturday night will feature a LTER/Special Olympics Ontario kiosk on the South Concourse, where fans can learn more about Special Olympics Ontario. There will be public address announcements throughout the night in regards to Special Olympics Ontario, as well as a ceremonial puck drop.

The OHL Big Ticket Games awareness campaign is part of the ongoing commitment and partnership with the Ontario Hockey League, Owen Sound Attack, and LETR/Special Olympics Ontario that has been happening since 2007 with the goal to raise funds and awareness for over 26,000 athletes across the province.

"The Owen Sound Police Service is honoured to have been involved with the OHL Big Ticket night right from the start. The 2007 Special Olympic Ontario Winter Games which were hosted by the Owen Sound Police and held right here in Owen Sound had the pleasure of having the Owen Sound Attack as one of the premier supporters of the games. In 2006, as a fundraiser for the games the Attack and OSPS hosted the very first OHL Big Ticket game. The following year the entire OHL adopted Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run and that relationship has continued all of these years raising so much awareness and providing financial support for our athletes. We really can't thank the Owen Sound Attack and their amazing fans for all of these years of support!" Detective Chris Hartley Owen Sound Police Service.

Since March 2020, Special Olympics athletes have been actively keeping by through a range of virtual program offerings. Today, communities are making a return to in-person sports and programs. The OHL and LETR partners want to celebrate their return, and help raise awareness for an organization that changes the lives of many.

"Special Olympics Owen Sound brings friends together for fun and fitness," offered Laura Howlett Special Olympics Owen Sound Public Relations and Coach. "As a coach it is amazing to watch athletes learn the benefits of sticking with a skill and mastering it. As a parent, it means so much to see your child with their friends and team mates, having an ordinary good time. When an athlete goes on to compete has a personal best, a breakthrough, or even a medal, watching the pride bloom in their eyes is an incredible experience."

"The Owen Sound Attack are excited to continue our long-term partnership with Special Olympics Ontario" said Greg Hoddinott, Attack Manager of Marketing & Communications. "Special Olympics Ontario provides valuable and important programming and creates inclusive communities for people with intellectual disabilities. As leaders in our community it is important for our team to partner with great organizations like these."

Tickets for Saturday's game are still available and can be purchased at the McVicar and McComb Sutton's Reality Box Office, online or by phoning (519) 371-745.

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