TORONTO, April 30, 2014 /CNW/ - Now in its 15th run, the Give a Toonie. Share a Dream. campaign created by Staples Canada and Special Olympics Canada aims to
raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics programs across the
country. Staples Canada stores across Canada will take part in this
year's campaign to help further enrich the lives of children, youth and
adults with an intellectual disability. The campaign will kick off on
Saturday, May 3 and will run until Sunday, May 25, 2014.
Throughout the Give a Toonie. Share a Dream. campaign, Staples customers are encouraged to visit their local store
to make a donation. In addition to in-store contributions, this year's
campaign will also, for the first time, include an online component,
allowing customers to participate in the campaign as they shop
staples.ca. Proceeds raised throughout the campaign are donated back to
communities across Canada, ensuring even more Canadians with an
intellectual disability benefit from Special Olympics programs and the
transformative power of sport.
""The Give a Toonie. Share a Dream. campaign has really become part of
our company DNA and our partnership with this great organization
doesn't end once the campaign is over," says Steve Matyas, President,
Staples Canada. "From Special Olympics athletes working in our stores,
to Staples Associates volunteering at Special Olympics events, we take
pride in being able to support this movement and get inspired every
time we hear about the outstanding accomplishments of their athletes.
This year once again, together with our customers, we want to continue
making dreams come true for many of them."
The public can also take part in the Give a Toonie. Share a Dream. conversation by following this year's campaign hashtag, #ShareADream,
on Facebook and Twitter. They can also help support Special Olympics
athletes heading to the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games by
sharing their dreams and well-wishes on social media.
Sharon Bollenbach, CEO of Special Olympics Canada says "Special Olympics
Canada has consistently been amazed by the support and generosity of
Staples and their customers in the past, and I'm sure this year will be
no exception. Special Olympics athletes, their families, volunteers and
coaches across the country are grateful for the continued support from
Staples Canada and their customers, as they continue to make dreams
happen across the country," she said.
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, close to 37,000 athletes with an intellectual
disability are registered in Special Olympics year-round programs
across Canada. They are supported by more than 17,000 volunteers,
including more than 13,000 trained coaches.
For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca or follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@SpecialOCanada).
About Staples
Staples 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 or on mobile devices. Staples
offers more products than ever, such as technology, facilities and
breakroom supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and
Copy and Print services. Headquartered outside of Boston in the United
States with offices in Toronto in Canada, Staples operates throughout
North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More
information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com and www.staples.ca.
SOURCE Special Olympics Canada
