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Turin Winter World Games
Sending the best of luck to all the athletes traveling to Turin, Italy for the Special Olympic World Winter Games! This includes KW athlete Marley Gayler, who is competing in Cross Country Skiing. Good luck Marley and all Canadian athletes! If interested in watching the Opening Ceremonies or select sports, TSN will be broadcasting them.
For schedules visit the World Games website at https://www.turin2025.org/en
In-Person Spring/Summer Sports Registration
In-person Spring/Summer Sports registration will be taking place on April 9th from 6:15 to 7:45 at the Bullas Room at KW Habilitation and on April 10th from 6:15 to 7:45 on the third floor of KW Habilitation.
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Melvin “Mel” Lavoie, a cherished and irreplaceable member of our Special Olympics KW community. Mel’s life was a testament to service, marked by his kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact. Through his coaching and community work with Special Olympics, Mel touched countless lives.
Our deepest condolences go out to Sharon, his family, and loved ones during this difficult time. Mel’s legacy will endure, and he will be deeply missed by everyone in the Special Olympics KW community.
View Melvin Stanley Lavoie's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
Thanks to RidgeTech Automation Inc.
A huge thank you to RidgeTech Automation Inc. for their generous donation to SO Kitchener-Waterloo. This donation will help us to purchase new uniforms and ensure that we have the proper equipment for all athletes participating in various sports. The donation is deeply appreciated!
Thanks to Justin Lavoie
Thanks to Justin Lavoie for generously donating jerseys for our softball team. These jerseys will get good use as we enter the upcoming season!
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed! Special Olympics KW is looking for a Assistant Coaches and Head Coaches for all sports.
For more information on available positions, please visit our postings on the Volunteer Action Centre.
If interested in applying for a position, please email the volunteer coordinator at kwvolcc@specialolympicsontario.ca
Help make a difference by donating today!
Help make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities by making a donation to Special Olympics Kitchener-Waterloo. An electronic PDF tax receipt will be issued for donations made online.