This weekend, February 2nd – 4th (2024) Tim Hortons once again hosted the annual Special Olympics doughnut weekend fundraiser.
In Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores), Special Olympians were joined by Saugeen Shores Police at Tim Hortons in Port Elgin for a ‘meet ‘n’ greet’ where customers were able to donate for a Special Olympics doughnut.
Proceeds from the Special doughnut sales go toward helping the costs for athletes to attend the Special Olympic National games.
“We are always delighted to help our Special Olympic Athletes achieve their goals,” says Saugeen Shores Tim Hortons’ owner, Dave Falconer.
This year, of the 250 Canada-wide athletes, two have been selected from Saugeen Shores – Justin LaBlance and Mike Bailey to represent Team Ontario.
Each athlete is required to fundraise $1,400 towards their training camps, transportation, meals, accommodations and uniform expenses.
“Fundraising is where the community can help create an experience of a lifetime for these two local athletes,” said Special Olympics Coordinator and Coach, Cheryl Smethurst.
Donations are still being accepted at Special Olympics Ontario.
“Any donations received over and above the fundraising goal,” added Smethurst, “stay in the community to support our Special Olympians in their sports.”
