During the weekend-long event, law enforcement personnel and Special Olympic athletes will be asking Cabela’s shoppers to make donations to “Free our Finest” from the roof. All money raised goes to athletes in Special Olympics. This year’s fundraising goal is $30,000.
“We as law enforcement officers often face challenges in our jobs, but the Special Olympics athletes face challenges every day in their lives, which is a true inspiration to us”, Constable Amanda Trenchard expresses. “As officers we are very proud to carry the message for these often vulnerable people and we give them the respect they truly deserve. We should all live by the Special Olympics Athletes’ oath, ‘Let me win but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.’ ”
There are family-fun activities at the Cabela’s south Edmonton location at 6150 Currents Drive, including the EPS canine unit on Saturday, junior officer training and many other activities you won’t want to miss!
Other support agencies include: Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Peace Officers, Corrections Officers, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Branch Officers, Canadian Military Police and Border Services, and Canadian Search Dog Association.
Details are as follows:
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 am:
Free the Fuzz launch ceremony at 6150 Currents Dr. NW. Officers will be raised to the roof of Cabela’s for 53 hours. EPS Pipes and Drums will perform.
11:00 am – 8:00 pm:
Fundraising activities including Canine unit, various displays, law enforcement vehicles from the past and present, and bar-b-que (with proceeds to the AB Special Olympics).
Saturday, June 18: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm: Fundraising activities and displays continue.
Sunday, June 19: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Fundraising activities and displays continue.
4:00 pm: You have Freed our Finest! Officers come down from the rooftop of Cabela’s.
BACKGROUND:
This is one fundraising event under the umbrella of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The torch run is a part of an international movement, the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics.
All money raised from this event stays in Alberta and 50 % goes directly to Special Olympics Edmonton.
Special Olympics Alberta offers programs in 114 communities around the province through 32 affiliates, each with its own volunteer management committee and volunteer coaches. There are over 1,200 volunteers working with over 3,000 athletes in year round programs.
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