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This is the June edition of the Healthy @ Home newsletter that is shared with athletes and coaches. Be sure to follow Special Olympics Ontario on social media for continued updates or visit www.specialolympicsontario.com for additional information.

From June 2-16, visit a Sobeys, Foodland or Safeway and thank them for their support of Special Olympics across Canada

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Sobeys is holding an in-store fundraising campaign to support Special Olympics athletes across Canada. To participate, all you have to do is say “YES” to donating $2 at the checkout. Together, we can make this the most successful campaign to date!!


Participate in Our Photo Challenge!! 


  1. From June 2 to 16, visit your local Sobeys and thank store managers and employees for their support.
  2. Take a picture of yourself at the store with staff
  3. Send it to us using the link below
  4. Share on social media and tag Special Olympics Ontario (@SOOntario on Twitter@specialolympicsontario on Facebook and Instagram)
Send in your Photos TODAY for a chance to win!  

Reveal Your Champion Cycle Challenge

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Have you registered yet for the Reveal Your Champion Cycle Challenge? This is an 8-week cycling program open to all Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners! Together, you'll be able to track your distance and time cycling as you strive to reach your goals - challenge your friends and family to get involved and participate. You'll also have the chance to win some great prizes, so get up and get moving today!

Click here to learn more and register 

Hometown Games

More Hometown Games are happening across the province! 


Happening this weekend:


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Etobicoke Athletics


JUNE 12

Owen Sound Swim Meet


Click here to find a Hometown Games near you
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Don't see an upcoming Hometown Games near you? Stay tuned to your emails and our social media channels for more dates and locations coming soon! We can't wait to see you back on the playing field!

Summer Virtual Programs

Virtual Programs are BACK this summer!

Mark your calendars now so you don't miss any of it!

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MINGLE MONDAYS

Taking place EVERY Monday this summer, starting next Monday, June 13th @ 7pm ET!

Pre-register for Mingle Mondays in June 
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WORKOUT WEDNESDAYS

Taking place EVERY OTHER Wednesday this summer, starting tomorrow, June 8th @ 7pm ET!

Pre-register for Workout Wednesdays in June
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There's only 10 days left to nominate and select 2022 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Awards winners (for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). We are once again looking for deserving athletes, coaches, and volunteers in various categories, so get your nominations in today!


To nominate athletes and volunteers please visit our Provincial Awards Site and submit your nomination on the online forms provided. Please note that the deadline date is Friday, June 17, 2022. Also, there is a helpful checklist on the main page of the awards site detailing some of the key information you will need when submitting a nomination.  

Click here to learn more

Thank You Wizards!

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Click here to view photos from the Draft!
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The Wizard Foundation was back with their in-person NHL Playoff Hockey Pool this year! A big thank you goes out to the Wizards and all of the supporters and participants of the event - this year brought in $75,000 in support of Special Olympics Ontario!

Get Cooking with Chef Anthony!

Chef Anthony is back again on Friday, June 24th at 5:30pm ET! Join Chef Anthony to make some delicious Watermelon Salad!!


Remember to register in advance by clicking below!

Click here to register for this session!
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Knights of Columbus Flag Relay

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There since the beginning, the Knights of Columbus have been stalwart supporters of Special Olympics since its inception over 50 years ago. This year, the Knights of Columbus have launched the Knights of Columbus Virtual Flag Relay for Special Olympics Ontario. For the past two years, we have been unable to conduct the annual Knights of Columbus Flag Relay for Special Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


We invite supporters to visit the website and sign the virtual flag, see the impact of the Knights of Columbus' support, or to make a donation.

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for your longstanding dedication and support of Special Olympics athletes across the province!

Click here to learn more

Upcoming Community Events 

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Taking place on Tuesday, June 28th from 6:00pm-9:00pm ET at the Cabana Poolbar (11 Polson St., Toronto), Variety Ontario and Substance Cares are pleased to present this FREE event, open to ages 10 and above, for an inclusive evening of music, dancing and celebration along Toronto’s waterfront.

Click here to learn more
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From June 10th - 12th, Athletics Ontario is hosting the U20/Open/Para Championships at the Toronto Track and Field Centre on the campus of York University (Keele Campus). This event will feature the top track and field athletes in the province.


Special Olympics Ontario athletes, volunteers and families are invited to attend to watch the competitions, and are also invited to the Try-It Events where you will be able to participate in some of the events - there will also be food trucks and other activities available! The Try-It Events are taking place on Saturday, June 11 from 12pm-2pm.

Click here to learn more 
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