Winnipeg ICE Announce Special Olympics Manitoba Night on Wednesday December 8th with Support from 24-7 Intouch
November 26, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg ICE will dedicate the game on Wednesday, December 8th at 7:00 pm. The ICE hosts the Edmonton Oil Kings at the ICE Cave inside Wayne Fleming Arena, located on the University of Manitoba campus. 24-7 Intouch is a premium supporter for the Special Olympics Manitoba game day event.
Special Olympics is the largest organization in Canada to provide grassroots sport programs and competition opportunities, from the local level to the world level, for people with intellectual disabilities.
"We have programs for children, youth and adults and we provide an introduction to sport and physical activity, programs that offer daily training and local competition, and the opportunity to participate in high performance competition" - Jennifer Campbell, Special Olympics MB CEO.
Special Olympics Manitoba is a catalyst for social change. Their programs help:
Instill confidence, self-esteem and other life skills in our athletes
Contribute to healthier athletes with life-long physical fitness habits
Change attitudes and create a more inclusive society
Strengthen communities
Special Olympics Manitoba is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through active participation in sport. Donations help Special Olympics Manitoba deliver world-class sport programs to people with intellectual disabilities daily in communities across Manitoba.
The Winnipeg ICE is encouraging ICE fans to purchase their tickets using the special promo code SOM. In addition, the Winnipeg ICE will donate a portion of proceeds from every ticket purchased using the promo code SOM to Special Olympics Manitoba
Single-game tickets are available for Wednesday and Saturday.
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