Peterborough Petes Partnership Helps to Raise Funds and Awareness For Those With An Intellectual Disability

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The Peterborough Petes, Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), Special Olympics Ontario, and the Peterborough Police have teamed up to raise awareness of individuals with intellectual disabilities for Thursday’s home game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The game will take place at 7:05 p.m. when the Petes host the Owen Sound Attack.

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 from the Peterborough Police Service 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 Peterborough Petes and LETR/Special Olympics Ontario to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Ontario.

“The OHL Big Ticket Game has been a major event on the Special Olympics Ontario calendar since 2007,” said Cody Jansma, Special Olympics Ontario President & CEO. “Through the program, the OHL and its clubs have been a key partner of Special Olympics Ontario (SOO), providing much-needed funds and awareness to 23,000 athletes living in Ontario with intellectual disabilities. SOO thanks the Peterborough Petes and the Peterborough Police Service for their ongoing support of the movement. Together, we champion inclusion, acceptance and offer opportunities to many athletes in the Region 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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