Special Olympics PEI

Team PEI 2026 Athletics' 2 athletes, Jeremy Wall and Keegan Waite, are ramping up to show off their speed at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026!

Meet Team PEI 2026 Athletics: https://www.specialolympics.ca/pei/learn/stories/meet-team-pei-2026-athletics/

Special Olympics Canada

2026 is the International Year of Volunteers. All year long we will be highlighting and celebrating our amazing volunteers 🙌

With our Spring / Summer programs now underway we are excited to highlight Youth Program Volunteer, Elliott McNeil-McInnis 👏

To learn more about Elliott: https://www.specialolympics.ca/pei/learn/stories/year-of-the-volunteer-youth-program-volunteer-elliott-mcneil-mcinnis/

We are at Sobeys Summerside this morning for the official launch of the Empire Family of Brands in-store campaign! Be sure to stop by, meet PEI’s Athlete Ambassador, Gabe, and stay for cake 👏

From June 11–21, you can help athletes like Gabe reach their personal best by making a donation at checkout at participating Empire Family of Brands stores including Sobeys, Foodland & Co-ops, Lawtons Drugs and Needs Convenience.

Your donation will be matched by Empire Family of Brands, up to $500,000—amplifying your impact for Islanders with and intellectual disability.

Special Olympics Canada

Meet Gabe, a Special Olympics athlete from Kensington, PEI.

“Special Olympics has helped Gabe become more confident and comfortable trying new things.

From June 11–21, you can help athletes like Gabe reach their personal best by making a donation at checkout at participating Empire Family of Brands stores including Sobeys, Foodland & Co-ops, Lawtons Drugs, and Needs Convenience

Your donation will be matched by Empire Family of Brands, up to $500,000—amplifying your impact for Islanders with and intellectual disability.

From first goals to newfound confidence and lasting friendships—every best is personal. Your donation helps a Special Olympics athlete reach theirs.

Thank you for helping create more inclusive communities!

Learn more: https://www.specialolympics.ca/pei/2026-empire-campaign/

Special Olympics Canada

Special Olympics PEI

🙌 Enriching Lives Gala - Celebrity Announcement 🎉

We are excited to announce the return of Ross Johnston, from the Anaheim Ducks, to our Enriching Lives Gala celebrity line-up 🏒

Be sure to join us at our signature fundraising event on Tuesday, June 30. Learn more, and reserve your tickets today: https://www.specialolympics.ca/pei/ways-to-give/enriching-lives-gala/

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🎉Get ready to bid! The Enriching Lives Silent Auction is now LIVE! 🎉

Join us in celebrating the Enriching Lives Gala by bidding on over 110 incredible items, including exciting new and returning favourites. Your bids help support our amazing Special Olympics athletes her in PEI.

Don't miss out! View the auction and get in your opening bids now: www.EnrichingLivesAuction.ca ♥️

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Matthew Gallant joined Special Olympics to be active and learn new sports. With a growing self confidence, Matthew is preparing for the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026 this Summer!

Meet Matthew: https://www.specialolympics.ca/pei/learn/stories/meet-team-pei-2026-swimming-athlete-matthew-gallant/

Special Olympics Canada

Congratulations to Kaylee Doiron and Ellen MacNearney on being selected as ResourceAbilities Awards recipients 👏

Kaylee Doiron - Outstanding Volunteer 🙌
Kaylee is a year-round dedicated volunteer and she shows great enthusiasm for athlete’s accomplishments. Kaylee’s ability to relate and communicate with each athlete make their interactions enjoyable. Kaylee is also named to Team PEI 2026 in a Mission Staff role and continues to be an incredible leader in the Special Olympics movement.

Ellen MacNearney - Outstanding Athlete Performance 🥇
Ellen led the way for Special Olympics PEI athletes at the World Games in Turin, Italy claiming three gold medals in cross-country skiing! Ellen took top spot in the 5km, 7.5km, & 4x1km relay to become the first SOPEI athlete with 3 golds at one World Games!

For a limited time only the Rickey Burns Memorial 5-Pin Bowling shirt is available for purchase on our on-line store. Orders are open until June 16th 🎳

Order yours now: https://sopei.itemorder.com/shop/sale/