Emergency responders hope to hit one home in Special O fundraiser

Kamloops City, Community Policing Services

2024-09-05 16:26 PDT

View larger image: the Kamloops Fire Rescue mascot ‘Sparky’, (a dalmatian in a firefighter’s uniform), takes a swing at a softball pitched by the Kamloops RCMP mascot, Sgt Safety Bear (a bear in a Mountie Serge and hat).

Even with punts and foul balls, there’s no way to strike out on a good time at this weekend’s Special O Softball Fundraiser.

This Saturday Sept. 7, 2024, at 1 p.m. Kamloops RCMP Detachment police officers will team up with local firefighters, Community Services, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement, and BC Corrections officers during the third annual fundraiser at the Norbrock Stadium on McArthur Island. Gates open at noon.

Hotdogs and homeruns – the only thing making this Saturday even more amazing is knowing that it supports Special O athletes, said Constable Sofie Winkels of the Kamloops RCMP Detachment’s Community Policing Unit.

Admission to the family-friendly ball game is by free-will donation, thanks to the support of community sponsors. Refreshment and snacks are also available for cash-only purchase.

Special Olympics BC is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport. The charitable organization relies on public, corporate, and government assistance to deliver low to no cost athletic programs.

For more information on the Kamloops Special Olympics and Saturday’s ball game, please visit the Special Olympics BC Kamloops Facebook page.

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Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca

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