Special Olympics Ontario

A massive THANK YOU to every athlete and supporter who contributed to the Empire Family of Brands Fundraising Campaign! 💚 Swipe to see some of our favourite moments.

Thanks to your incredible support, this was so much more than a fundraiser. It became a nationwide celebration of inclusion, community, and achieving personal bests!

Happy Pride Month from Special Olympics Ontario! 🌈

We believe that the true power of sport lies in its ability to bring people together. Pride is a beautiful reminder of our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment where everyone can experience the joy of sport, volunteering, and community.

Thank you for standing with SOO to champion inclusivity and empower our athletes. We are incredibly proud to be on this journey with you! ❤️

Find a Pride Event Near You: soontar.io/pride-month

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads, grandfathers, and father figures in the Special Olympics Ontario community! 💙

Your unwavering support means everything to our athletes. You help build a foundation of inclusion, confidence, and joy in sport.

Thank you for being our biggest fans. Have a wonderful day celebrating with your families!

🎳 "Gage is always up for a new challenge."

For 14-year-old Gage, Special Olympics is about more than just his bowling score, it’s about the confidence to join school teams and the kindness to cheer on his friends!

As his parents say: "Everyone's accomplishments are valuable." Visit your local Sobeys, Safeway Canada, and Foodland to support athletes like Gage. Donate $2 at checkout before June 21 and it will be doubled! 💥

Learn more: soontar.io/sobeys

⏳ Just 3 days left to say YES!
We are getting so close to our $1.5 million goal! Let's visit your local Sobeys, Safeway Canada or Foodland before June 21 and donate $2 at checkout. 💚 Every $2 supports a full day of inclusive sports—and it will be doubled! 💪

Learn more: soontar.io/sobeys

For 11 years, Kara has brought radiant positivity to the Simcoe Sobeys!

Her favourite part of the job? The sense of belonging and being truly accepted for who she is. Special Olympics has transformed Kara’s confidence, proving every day that a learning disability is no barrier to success! 🏅 Let's build more inclusive communities together.

Donate $2 at checkout. Every dollar is matched!

Learn more: soontar.io/sobeys

🌟 "Yanhong never quits and will always finish whatever she starts."

A multi-sport Special Olympics athlete for over 20 years, Yanhong brings that same dedication and joy to the Amherstburg Sobeys! Whether she's cheering on teammates at the back of the pack or making customers smile in-store, Yanhong embodies the spirit of inclusion.

💚 Let's visit your local Sobeys, Safeway Canada and Foodland Donate $2 at checkout by June 21 and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar!

Learn more: soontar.io/sobeys"

🌟Meet Luke!

A staple at the Paris Sobeys since 2008, Luke loves taking care of his store and building perfect produce displays. Through Special Olympics, Luke has grown his communication skills and become a passionate encourager of others—both in sport and at work! 💪

A $2 donation at checkout helps athletes like Luke grow their confidence, and right now, it will be DOUBLED! 💥

Learn more: soontar.io/sobeys

👋 Say hello to Kristen!
A dedicated team member at Sobeys for over 7 years, Kristen takes pride in her work and brings a smile to everyone she meets. Being a Special Olympics athlete has given her the confidence to thrive at work, the courage to ask for help, and the power of teamwork!

🌟 Visit your local Sobeys, Safeway Canada and Foodland from June 11–21. Say YES to a $2 donation at checkout to support athletes like Kristen. Your gift will be matched! 💥

Learn more: soontar.io/sobeys