TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Canada invites media to join honored partner Home Hardware, celebrity guests, Special Olympics athletes and Special Olympics supporters in celebrating the limitless power of Special Olympics and the limitless potential of Special Olympics athletes. LIMITLESS: The Special Olympics Canada Gala will bring together more than 750 champions of the Special Olympics Movement, giving them an opportunity to mingle with sport celebrities as well as Special Olympics athletes. Hosted by TSN's on-air personalities Jennifer Hedger and Rod Black, LIMITLESS will feature terrific live performances, incredible live- and silent-auctions, and an amazing after-party with dancing, interactive activities and a performance by the 12-piece jazz band the St. Royals. Guests will hear firsthand the impact Special Olympics programs have from speakers Jessica Adam - mother of 5-year-old Special Olympics participant Levi; Terry Davis - CEO of longtime dedicated partner Home Hardware; and special guest Tim Shriver, PhD, Chairman of Special Olympics International. The Live Auction features incredible one-of-a-kind experiences, like center-court tickets to the Men's semi-final match at Wimbledon, the Ultimate Fly Fishing Experience for 8 at the luxurious St. Lewis River Lodge in Labrador, an ultimate LA Sports package for four, a week for 8 at Villa Casanova in the heart of Tuscany with a harvest experience, and an extreme Jays Spring Training Experience for 2. Event: LIMITLESS: The Special Olympics Canada Gala. A night to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics programs across Canada. When : Friday, November 20, 2015. 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. Where : The Fairmont Royal York Hotel 100 Front St. West, Toronto Who : Bob McKenzie – TSN's Hockey Insider Curt Harnett – 3-Time Olympic Medalist, Cycling Damian Warner – Track and Field, Decathlete Darren Dreger – TSN Hockey Insider Darryl Sittler – Hockey Hall of Famer and Toronto Maple Leafs legend David Pelletier –World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, Pairs Figure Skating Diana Matheson – National Women's Soccer Team member Elaine Lui – Co-host of CTV's The Socialand Senior Correspondent for Etalk Evanka Osmak – Host of Sportsnet Central & Special Olympics Ontario Board Member Honourable Carla Qualtrough - Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities Heather Moyse – 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Women's Bobsleigh Jamie Salé – Olympic gold medalist in Pairs Figure Skating, Special Olympics Alberta Board Member Jennifer Hedger – SportsCentre Anchor Jennifer Kirby – LPGA Tour Player Jesse Lumsden – Canadian Olympic Bobsledder Karen Cockburn – Olympian, Trampoline Kyle Shewfelt – Olympic Champion, Gymnastics Mark Tewksbury – Olympic gold medalist in swimming and Special Olympics Canada Board Member Mathieu Turgeon – Olympian, Trampoline Melissa Bishop – Athletics, Track & Field, 800m Rick Mercer – Host, The Rick Mercer Report Rod Black – TSN Sportscaster Shawnacy Barber – Athletics, Pole Vault Timothy Shriver Ph.D. - Chairman, Board of Directors, Special Olympics International Special Olympics athletes, coaches and volunteers About Special Olympics Canada
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. Operating out of sport clubs in 12 provincial and territorial Chapters, this grassroots movement reaches beyond the sphere of sport to empower individuals, change attitudes and build communities. From two-year-olds to mature adults, more than 40,000 athletes with an intellectual disability are registered in Special Olympics year-round programs across Canada. They are supported by more than 19,000 volunteers, including more than 14,000 trained coaches. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@SpecialOCanada).
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