Brampton - On Sunday, May 18, 2008, Peel Regional Police will be hosting a barbeque at Humber Nurseries, to raise money for the Special Olympics. This barbeque is one of many activities in which our law enforcement members participate in support of the Special Olympics.

 

Deputy Chief Dan McDonald will join Guy Peters, the owner of Humber Nurseries, in a special cheque presentation at 1:00 p.m. The funds raised will be directed to Ontario Special Olympics to help provide a local year-round program of fitness, recreation and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympians Aaron Lindsay and Arthur Rea will also be on hand to assist with the barbeque.

 

Special thanks are extended to Humber Nurseries, and especially to Guy Peters, for their ongoing support of this annual event.

 

WHO:           Deputy Chief Dan McDonald - Peel Regional Police

                    Guy Peters – Owner of Humber Nurseries

                    Special Olympics Athletes

                      

WHAT:         Barbeque Fundraiser for the Special Olympics

                      

WHEN:         Sunday, May 18, 2007 – from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

                    12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – photographic opportunities

                    1:00 p.m. - Cheque Presentation to Special Olympics

                      

WHERE:       Humber Nurseries - Hwy 50, between Steeles Ave & Queen St., Brampton

 

The media are invited for a photographic opportunity during the cheque presentation.

 

For further information, please contact the Media Relations Bureau at 905-453-2121 Ext: 4027.

Released by the Region of Peel Police on May 16, 2008 at 9:11