Fans help raise over $3,800 for Special Olympics
City police say $3,817 was raised at Thursday night’s Battalion game, in support of Special Olympics athletes.
Every dollar collected at the OHL Big Ticket Game is going towards the 2027 Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games being hosted in North Bay.
“A huge shoutout to the fans who donated, the Battalion for their support, our amazing Special Olympics athletes, and everyone who volunteered for the cause,” states a social media post. “Your support helps create unforgettable experiences for local athletes and our whole community.”
The North Bay Police Service, other law enforcement officials and local Special Olympics athletes passed buckets in the stands, collecting donations, during the second intermission of Thursday night’s game.
“This event is one of those feel-good nights that brings our community together,” says Cst. Merv Shantz, 2027 Provincial Winter Games Manager with the North Bay Police Service. “It’s about teamwork, inclusion, and celebrating our local athletes. We’re incredibly proud to host the 2027 Provincial Winter Games and thankful for the community’s ongoing support.”
Participating agencies included:
– North Bay Police
– MTO
– OPP North East Region
– Military Police 22 Wing
– Nipissing Paramedics
On the ice, the North Bay Battalion doubled the Erie Otters 4-2.
Four Troops scored, including Nolan Laird, who tallied the game winner.
North Bay is back on the ice at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens Sunday afternoon at 3 pm, after the Santa Claus Parade, hosting Saginaw.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
