NEWS RELEASE
SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY DETACHMENT ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently took part in a province wide fundraising event to support Special Olympics Ontario athletes. Officers locally raised enough funds to draft three athletes with the funding going toward a variety of Special Olympic activities in our community and across the province.
Provincial Constable E. Rettie, a member of "B" platoon led the local detachment fundraiser, garnering the support of her colleagues through internal and virtual fundraising events and by taking part in the 5K run which was held on Oct. 17, 2021 at OPP General Headquarters in Orillia.
Southern Georgian Bay Detachment members have for many years supported Special Olympics athletes so they may train and participate in these games which are highly competitive. Any member of the public who wishes to support a Special Olympic athlete can do so at the following website - https://www1.specialolympicsontario.com/
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