Peterborough Petes Collaborate In Hosting Fundraiser and Awareness For Individuals With An Intellectual Disability For Thursday's Game

In a four-organization collaboration, The Peterborough Petes are raising awareness about the importance of those with an intellectual disability during the Windsor Spitfires game on Thursday night.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The Petes are collaborating with Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) and Peterborough Police Service.

Activations at the game will include:

• A LETR/Special Olympics Ontario-run kiosk so fans can learn more about Special Olympics Ontario

• Public address announcements about Special Olympics Ontario

• A puck drop featuring representatives LETR and Special Olympics Ontario

• A bucket pass in support of LETR and Special Olympics Ontario

The awareness campaign is part of the ongoing commitment by the Ontario Hockey League, the Petes and LETR/Special Olympics Ontario to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Ontario, according to a press release.

“Since 2007, the OHL and its clubs have been a key partner of Special Olympics Ontario, supporting SOO with OHL Big Ticket Games, providing much-needed funds and awareness to 26,000 athletes living in Ontario with intellectual disabilities,” said Glenn MacDonell, COO president and CEO. “Together, we champion inclusion, acceptance and offer opportunities to many athletes in the community and throughout the province to participate and thrive in sport.”

“The Petes are proud to support Special Olympics Ontario once again to raise funds for individuals with an intellectual disability,” said Adam King, Petes director of marketing. “We’re excited to welcome these athletes to the PMC and highlight their amazing achievements while also bringing attention to an important cause.”

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