WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP INVITES YOU TO ATTEND BE A FAN DAY

OCTOBER 25, 2012

WHAT IS BE A FAN DAY? – Be a fan Day is an event that is focused on raising awareness for Special Olympics and engaging the community. Special Olympics is encouraging individuals to become “FANS” and to have a better understanding of the movement. Red laces are available for a donation of $5.00 or more to showcase support for the Special Olympics. The Law Enforcement community is the movement’s biggest fan base and Wellington County OPP is encouraging everyone to come out and show support for the Special Olympians in our community.

This will provide the opportunity to meet some of our local athletes as well as some of the OPP officers that police your area. Members from the Wellington County OPP Mounted Unit, Traffic Unit, and Emergency Response Unit as well the OPP Canine Unit will be in attendance and look forward to speaking to everyone.

WHO: Wellington County OPP, Special Olympic Athletes, other members of the community and local media will be in attendance.

WHEN: October 25, 2012 from 10:00 am to Noon

WHERE: Wellington County OPP – Fergus Operation Centre

470 Wellington Rd. 18,

RR. #1 Fergus, Ontario

About Special Olympics:

Special Olympics Ontario provides year round sports training and competition for individuals with an intellectual disability. Special Olympics offers a wide variety of sports opportunities to children and adults, helping to gain and build self-confidence and become more active members in the community.

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