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Events
- Sports Celebrities Festival
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Dion
Phaneuf |
Elisha
Cuthbert |
Terry
Evanshen |
June 8, 2008
- Ken Dryden joining the Celebrity List for Sports Celebrities Festival
- Canadian icon, acclaimed politician and famed
Montreal Canadien goaltender, Ken Dryden, will be visiting PEI in
support of Special Olympics PEI. He will be appearing and speaking
at the Sports Celebrities Festival in both Summerside and Charlottetown
on June 25th.
Mr. Dryden joins an impressive list of celebrities
for the June 25th event including NHL star Dion Phaneuf, actress
Elisha Cuthbert, former CFL star Terry Evanshen and professional
lacrosse player Dan Ladouceur.
“This event is the largest fundraiser
and is a great opportunity for us to make the public aware of the
message of Special Olympics PEI. To have Mr. Dryden join us is an
honour and a privilege. Mr. Dryden’s accomplishments on many
levels are legendary and to have his support for Special Olympics
PEI is certainly a thrill.” said James McClean, Executive
Director of Special Olympics PEI.
“The festival also provides us with
the opportunity to promote the abilities of our athletes and give
Islanders the chance to meet these fantastic celebrities. It’s
a very entertaining event and all money raised stays here in Prince
Edward Island to provide weekly grassroots programs to athletes
with intellectual disabilities.”
We encourage anyone who is interested in
attending either event or learning more details to contact the Special
Olympics office at 368-8919 or toll free at 1-800-287-1196 or via
email at tracey@sopei.com.
Charlottetown’s dinner and silent auction tickets are available
for $100 per person or $800 for a corporate table of 8 seats. Tickets
for the Summerside luncheon are available for $35 per person or
$275 for a corporate table of 8. For more information contact: James
McClean- 368 8919 or via e-mail : james@sopei.com
May 26, 2008
- Line up announced
for Annual Sports Celebrities Festival -
Dion Phaneuf, star defensemen of the Calgary Flames, Canadian
Actress Elisha Cuthbert from the TV series “24”
among other credits, former CFL superstar Terry Evanshen
and Lacrosse player Dan Ladouceur are among the
celebrities who will set foot on the gentle Island in less than
a month for the annual Sports Celebrities Festival.
The June 25th event begins with a luncheon
at 12:15 pm in Summerside at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht
Club with guest speaker Jim Jordan, celebrities Terry Evanshen and
Dan Ladouceur and Co-Emcee Paul Hollingsworth and Special Olympics
PEI’s athlete Paul Phillips.
That same evening, the gala dinner and silent
auction begins with a reception at 6:30 at the Delta Prince Edward
in Charlottetown. Dion Phaneuf, Elisha Cuthbert, Dan Ladouceur,
Jim Jordan and Key Note speaker Terry Evanshen will be the guest
celebrities for the evening.
Key Note Speaker, Terry Evanshen, tells his
genuine, heartfelt story that touches the hearts and souls of everyone
in the room. Evanshen was a member of the Canadian Football Hall
of Fame, twice voted outstanding Canadian in the CFL, and a Grey
Cup champion, when he became a victim of a devastating car accident.
Forty-four years of memories were lost in an instant. He was without
a past and his future looked bleak. With the support of family and
friends, Terry has rebuilt his life and inspires you to look at
your life in a way you had never done before. He shows you the never-ending
power of the human mind to overcome obstacles.
“This event is the largest fundraiser
for Special Olympics and we are fortunate to have these Celebrities
from across Canada join us to help raise money for Special Olympics
PEI. Money raised from this event goes toward grass root programs
that happen every week across the Province.” said James McClean,
Executive Director of Special Olympics PEI.
“The festival is a very entertaining
event which also provides us with the opportunity to promote the
achievements of our athletes and give Islanders the chance to meet
these fantastic celebrities.”
SOPEI is proud to announce that Ocean 100
and K-Rock 105.5 are the Radio Sponsors of the Sports Celebrities
Festival. Also, the Delta Prince Edward, Maritime Electric, West
Jet and Frishkorn audiovisual are all joining this event as sponsors
to help support Special Olympics PEI. We welcome their help to make
this the most successful and talked about evening on PEI this summer.
We encourage anyone who is interested in
attending either event or learning more details to contact the Special
Olympics office at 368-8919 or toll free at 1-800-287-1196 or via
email at tracey@sopei.com. Charlottetown’s dinner and silent
auction tickets are available for $100 per person or $800 for a
corporate table of 8 seats. Tickets for the Summerside luncheon
are available for $35 per person or $275 for a corporate table of
8. For more information contact: James McClean- 368 8919 or Via
e-mail : james@sopei.com
Tickets on
Sale Now for Annual Sports Celebrities Festival
Individuals and companies are encouraged
to purchase tickets to the Sports Celebrities Festival (SCF) in
support of Special Olympics PEI.
Tickets to the SCF Gala Diner and Auction
in Charlottetown are $100 per ticket or $800 for a table. A tax
receipt will be issued for all tickets purchased.
Ticket prices for the SCF Luncheon in Summerside
are $35 per ticket or $275 for a table.
The June 25th events will be hosted by Paul
Hollingsworth, CTV newscast host, and he will be joined by Sports
Celebrities from across the Nation.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Special
Olympics office at 368-8919 or via email at tracey@sopei.com.
Tickets for the event will be sold until June 24th.
Special Olympics PEI would like to invite
you to the annual Sports Celebrities Festival (SCF) taking place
on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008. The Festival is a two part event
which includes a luncheon held in Summerside and a Gala Dinner and
Auction that same evening in Charlottetown.
The SCF is a premier event on PEI where prominent
Island businesses and business people gather to support Special
Olympics PEI. This event is Special Olympics PEI most important
fundraiser of the year and it raises necessary funds to assist Special
Olympics PEI in providing athletes the opportunity to participate
in both community and competitive sports across PEI.
There are over 325 people with an intellectual
disability participating in 40 Special Olympics PEI programs on
a weekly basis, however; there are approximately 3,000 people living
on PEI with an intellectual disability, many of who would benefit
from the involvement with Special Olympics PEI.
By purchasing a table to the SCF, you will
allow Special Olympics PEI to reach and provide more sporting opportunities
to individuals with intellectual disabilities across Prince Edward
Island. These events are loaded with Sports Celebrities from across
Canada and promise to be an event that you won’t want to miss.
(Celebrities will be announced in the coming weeks).
For tickets, or if your organization would
like to contribute an item to our silent auction, please contact
the Special Olympics PEI office at (902) 368-8919 or via email at
tracey@sopei.com.
Charlottetown Gala Dinner &
Auction
The dinner and auction in Charlottetown begins
with a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Delta Prince Edward. Following
the reception will be the dinner and guest speaker entertainment.
The evening will be capped off by the always-enticing silent and
live auction. New this year, purchase a table at the SCF Gala Dinner
and you will receive 2 tickets to the private reception from 5:45
– 6:30 p.m. At the private reception, you will have an opportunity
to meet the celebrities in a more intimate atmosphere and have your
picture taken with a celebrity of your choice, mingle with other
prominent business people and enjoy free drinks and appetizers.
$800/table
The benefits:
• Logo displayed on your table
• Table of 8 at SCF Gala Dinner
• 2 invitations to the Private Reception before the Gala Dinner
• Your name on Special Olympics PEI website recognizing your
company as supporter to Special Olympics PEI Sport Celebrities Festival
• Name listed on Special Olympics website in online SCF program
for one year.
Summerside Luncheon
The luncheon in Summerside at the Silver
Fox Curling & Yacht Club at 12:15 p.m. and finishes at 1:30
p.m. The luncheon will be presided over by Gino and Paul, with the
addition of a guest speaker and celebrities.
$275/table
The benefits:
• Logo displayed on your table
• Table of 8 at SCF luncheon
• Your name on Special Olympics PEI website recognizing your
company as s supporter to Special Olympics PEI Sport Celebrities
Festival
• Name listed on Special Olympics website in online SCF program
for one year.
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