This year marks the 6th Marathon of Sport I will be participating in! It is my ABSOLUTE favourite day of the year, highlighting the importance of inclusion in sport and in life. Last year our team was honoured to be awarded the Team Spirit award as recognized by our fellow participants as the team they most wanted to play alongside. I'm sure it was the cute fluffy doggo Matix, but we liked taking the credit too! This year, on June 22, my Team and I will be taking the field, alongside local Special Olympics athletes for a full day of sports, fun and inclusivity! And I CAN'T WAIT, but days like this are to raise money for an amazing charity, therefore I need your help!
Today, I am inviting you to become a part of this amazing day by helping us reach our Team fundraising goal of $10,000. A tax receiptable donation of $20 will make a direct, local impact on Special Olympics athletes, like Jesse and Zack.
Jesse and Zack first became involved with motionball’s Marathon of Sport in 2018, and participate in SOBC Track & Field, and Speedskating. This year, Jesse and Zack have taken on the role of motionball Vancouver's Honorary Athlete Ambassadors. Read below to learn Jesse and Zack's favourite part about being involved with motionball!
“We have many favourite memories playing with different teams in many different activities under the sun, so it is honestly hard to choose just one of them!”
While a $10,000 fundraising target is one of our Team goals, Marathon of Sport is about so much more! Through events like this, motionball raises awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement and allows people with and without intellectual disabilities to connect, build new friendships, celebrate differences and ultimately create more inclusive communities across Canada.
With your help, we can reach our fundraising goal and make a difference in creating a more inclusive Canada! Please consider supporting our Team by making a donation directly to our fundraising page.
Every donation makes a difference.
To learn more about motionball for Special Olympics, please visit them at www.motionball.com
Thank you very much for your support,
Anais
**All donations over $20 are eligible for an official tax receipt.
