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1968 The year Special Olympics was founded

by Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

4364 basketball players

are currently registered with Special Olympics. Basketball is one of the newest sports to be added to our roster.

Highlights

Now Accepting Applications for the Special Olympics Canada Research Grant

The purpose of the research program of Special Olympics Canada is to promote and support research activities that enhance athlete development, athlete performance, coaching development and/or other areas of focus as identified in the 2012-2017 Special Olympics Canada Strategic Plan. Eligibility Applications are accepted from investigators who have a demonstrated record of research and are [...]

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Thank You STAPLES!

THANK YOU STAPLES! On behalf of Special Olympics Canada, our athletes and their families, and the volunteers and supporters across the country, thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm during the Give a Toonie. Share a Dream campaign. This year’s campaign raised an INCREDIBLE $577,483,  far surpassing our initial goal! Staples stores across the country [...]

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Nominate a Community that Supports Special O Canada for the Kraft Celebration Tour!

Have you heard of the Kraft Celebration Tour!? Nominate a community  that supports Special Olympics Canada for the chance to win $25,000 that will go towards renovations of a local recreation facility! Each winning community will also host of one 10 live broadcasts on SportsCentre! Head over to www.kraftcelebrationtour.ca to nominate! The deadline for nominations [...]

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