TORONTO, May 6, 2017 /CNW/ - Today marks the official
start of a joint awareness and fundraising campaign between
Staples Canada and Special
Olympics Canada to raise more than $550,000 in support of Special Olympics athletes,
ages 2-82.
The in-store fundraiser, Give a Toonie Share a Dream, takes place
May 6 to 28 at all Staples stores across Canada, and helps support more than
42,000 individuals with an intellectual disability who participate
in Special Olympics sport programs across more than 450
communities.
"Our relationship with Special Olympics is one of the longest
partnerships in the history of our company," said Mary Sagat, President of Staples Canada. "The program creates a sense
of pride and community spirit within our company and with our
customers and vendors as well. We know the value of teamwork, team
spirit and physical activity and are delighted to see so many
Canadians participate in Special Olympics and sport."
In addition to in-store donations, customers can help support
the cause by making a donation through the Staples website, at
www.staples.ca/shareadream.
Now in its 17th year, Give a Toonie Share a Dream is an initiative that
helps raise awareness and funds to help Special Olympics athletes
from ages 2-82 participate in sport programs. The featured athlete
for this year's campaign is 23-year-old Allie Price from Airdrie, Alberta. Allie is an avid Special
Olympics participant and, like many Special Olympics athletes, she
participates in several different sports, including soccer and
golf.
"The longstanding support from Staples
Canada has been phenomenal and once again we are thrilled to
be celebrating this partnership in the form of the Give a
Toonie Share a Dream campaign,"
said Sharon Bollenbach, CEO, Special
Olympics Canada. "Staples Canada
embraces the embodiment of our movement, ensuring more athletes are
able to experience in the transformative power of sport. Thank you
Staples for your years of support
and involvement in our Special Olympics family."
This year's campaign aims to exceed our 2016 fundraising total
of $550,797 with the goal to help
even more Special Olympics athletes achieve their full potential
through active participation in sport.
Follow the campaign by using #ShareADream and following
@StaplesCanada and @SpecialOCanada on Twitter and Facebook.
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 42,000 athletes with an
intellectual disability are registered in Special Olympics
year-round programs across Canada.
They are supported by more than 20,000 volunteers, including more
than 15,000 trained coaches. For more information, visit
www.specialolympics.ca or follow us on Facebook and Twitter
@SpecialOCanada.
About Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros makes it easy to
make more happen with more products and more ways to shop. Through
its world-class retail, online and delivery capabilities,
Staples lets customers shop
however and whenever they want, whether it's in-store, online, on
mobile devices, or through the company's innovative buy online,
pick up in store option. Staples
offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and
breakroom supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies,
and Copy and Print services. Consistently ranked as one of
Canada's top ten companies in
Marketing Magazine's Marketing/Leger Corporate Reputation Survey,
Staples/Bureau en Gros is
dedicated to offering customers the highest level of service.
Staples Canada/Bureau en Gros also
is invested in a number of corporate giving programs that actively
support environmental, educational and entrepreneurial initiatives
in Canadian communities from coast to coast.
Visit www.staples.ca for more information, or visit us on
Facebook and Twitter.
SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.