Staples Canada stores coast to coast are raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics through the 16th annual Give a Toonie Share a Dream campaign.
The campaigns began May 7 and runs until May 29.
More than 40,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities participate in Special Olympics programs in over 450 communities throughout Canada.
鈥淥ur Give a Toonie Share a Dream campaign is an important part of who we are,鈥� said Steve Matyas, president of Staples Canada.
鈥淭ogether with our customers, we鈥檙e very proud to support this inspiring and important program that helps open up so many new opportunities for athletes across Canada.鈥�
This year鈥檚 campaign aims to exceed last year鈥檚 fundraising total of $630,000 with the goal to help even more Special Olympics athletes across Canada achieve their full potential through the transformative power of sport.
For the next three Saturdays (May 14, 21 and 28), athletes and volunteers from Special Olympics 黑马磁力 will be at the 黑马磁力 Staples store (20055 Willowbrook Dr.) to support the campaign.
鈥淪pecial Olympics Canada relies on the incredible support of our national partners to ensure athletes across the country are given the chance to achieve their dreams,鈥� said Sharon Bollenbach, the chief executive officer for Special Olympics Canada.
鈥淥ver the past 20 years, Staples Canada has been a driving force in helping us change the lives of Special Olympics athletes across the country, and we continue to be grateful for their determination and commitment in helping our athletes thrive.鈥�
