Special Olympics Nova Scotia

Special Olympics Nova Scotia’s partners are the foundation of our success. Supporting over 1500 athletes and several hundred volunteers takes more than a small staff of four can provide. It is through the financial, volunteer and public support of the following partners that our athletes and volunteers are realizing success in a local, national and international scope.

	Funding Partner The Department of Health and Wellness (previously OHPP) was created in February 2006, the and is responsible for responding to emerging public health threats, preventing chronic disease and injury, and promoting health among Nova Scotians. Its role spans all aspects of public health, physical activity, sport and recreation, addiction services and volunteerism. Special Olympics receives it largest single funding donation through the Department of Health and Wellness each year to ensure we are able to continue offering sport and recreation opportunities to our athletes and ensure healthier citizens.
	*Founding Partner Michelin North America* Michelin was designated as the founding partner of Special Olympics in 2005 to mark 20^th years of continuous support of our athletes. Beginning with financial and staff support of our provincial summer games, the past 24 years has seen their support grow to include the largest school based awareness program helping us spread the word of inclusivity and acceptance; to our Special Olympics Festival and most currently support of our Provincial Leadership Conference
	*Official Media Partner* CTV Atlantic demonstrates a strong commitment to the community, contributing funding, resources and time to a large number of community and regional charitable organizations, particularly those supporting children. Special Olympics has seen this support reach into all of our major fundraising initiatives as well as providing employee volunteer support In October of 2010, SONS was pleased to welcome Starr Dobson to our Provincial Board of Directors.
	Provincial Partner The Edwards Family Charitable Foundation was created in 1980 as a living tribute to the late Ernest B. and Delia (Bridget R.) Edwards and their family. Its purpose is to honor and perpetuate the genuine concern and sense of caring that the Edwards family shares for the communities in which they lived and did business. Since its inception, the focus of the Foundation has been to assist the less fortunate, with particular emphasis on the needs of disadvantaged children. Over the years, the Foundation has given its support to many special projects and causes, primarily in Nova Scotia including Special Olympics Nova Scotia. In 2010 Special Olympics was proud to rename a portion of their Summer Games to reflect this support. The Edwards Family Charitable Foundation Athletics Competition takes place each summer and sees over 160 athletes take part as a portion of the larger Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games.

	*Provincial Partner* Law Enforcement Torch Run, or LETR as it is commonly abbreviated, is run by Police Officers, RCMO, Sheriff's Deputies, support staff, police volunteers and other law enforcement professionals from around the world. Similar in many ways to the Olympic Torch Relay, the Law Enforcement Torch Run consists of scheduled relay events, usually held in conjunction and coordination with Special Olympics functions (like the Special Olympics Summer and Winter Games. Locally the LETR has provided volunteer and financial support though such initiatives at the Toonies for Torches and other fundraising initiatives. A proud partner and valued supporter internationally.
	Provincial Partner The Canadian Progress Club – Halifax Cornwallis has been a partner of Special Olympics locally for over 10 years and Nationally for many more. Over the many years of support they have supported initiatives such as the Corporate Run-around, Eastlink TV Auction, and the WOW wine event. Providing more than financial support, you will often see many members of the club volunteering for Special Olympics at our winter and summer games as well as our Special Olympics Festival.
	Provincial Partner The Knights of Columbus show their support to our volunteers and athletes in many ways. As the host of the HRM Regional Track event the KOC members have continuously shown their dedication to the many athletes within their community. As contributors to the annual transport fund for our regions and recently the host of the first Basketball camp in Sydney, Cape Breton, the Knights of Columbus are providing unique and valued services to our stakeholders.
	*National Partners*

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