Dozens of people, including Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth, participated in a fundraising event for Special Olympics Manitoba by jumping into a tub of freezing water at True North Square in downtown Winnipeg. Special Olympics athlete Brett Griffiths, though not participating in the jump himself, expressed excitement for the event and appreciation for the support it provides to Special Olympics, an organization that plays a significant role in his life. The fundraiser has already raised over $31 thousand, exceeding its original goal of $20 thousand.
The event at True North Square in downtown Winnipeg attracted around 60 participants, including Winnipeg Police officers, who braved the frigid water to raise money for Special Olympics Manitoba. Brett Griffiths, a Special Olympics athlete, commended the participants for their dedication to the cause, acknowledging the craziness of jumping into such cold water for charity. Griffiths highlighted the impact that Special Olympics has had on his life, from participating in various sports to forming friendships within the organization.
Special Olympics Manitoba’s fundraising event at True North Square in Winnipeg saw a strong turnout with over $31 thousand collected in donations, surpassing the initial goal of $20 thousand. Among the participants were Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth and several other police officers, demonstrating their support for Special Olympics and the impactful work it does in the community. Special Olympics athlete Brett Griffiths expressed his gratitude for the event and the funds raised, emphasizing the significance of the organization in his life and the positive experiences it has provided him.
The fundraising event for Special Olympics Manitoba held at True North Square in Winnipeg brought together individuals willing to take on the challenge of jumping into freezing water to support the organization. With around 60 participants, including Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth, the event exceeded expectations by raising over $31 thousand in donations. Special Olympics athlete Brett Griffiths commended the participants for their dedication to the cause and expressed his excitement for the event, underscoring the importance of the organization in his life and the friendships he has formed within Special Olympics.
The success of the fundraising event for Special Olympics Manitoba at True North Square in Winnipeg, with over $31 thousand raised in donations, showcased the community’s support for the organization. Participants, including Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth and other officers, demonstrated their commitment to Special Olympics by braving the cold water jump. Special Olympics athlete Brett Griffiths, while not participating in the jump himself, expressed his appreciation for the event and the impact that Special Olympics has had on his life, emphasizing the importance of the organization and the relationships he has built through it.
The fundraising event at True North Square in downtown Winnipeg for Special Olympics Manitoba brought together individuals from the community, including Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth and officers, who took on the challenge of jumping into freezing water to raise money for the organization. With over $31 thousand collected in donations, the event exceeded expectations and highlighted the strong support for Special Olympics. Special Olympics athlete Brett Griffiths, despite not participating in the jump, expressed his gratitude for the event and the funds raised, emphasizing the significant role of Special Olympics in his life and the friendships he has cultivated through the organization.
