Senator's Ball sold out
One of Special Olympics Yukon's top fundraisers, the Senator's Ball, is sold out.
One of Special Olympics Yukon's top fundraisers, the Senator's Ball, is sold out.
Set to be hosted this Saturday in the Yukon Inn's fireside room, tickets for the event sold out yesterday.
That's good news for Serge Michaud, executive director of the local organization.
"It is one of our major fundraisers,鈥� he said today. "It's a non-partisan event, where all individuals are there for the same reason 鈥� to support Special Olympics.鈥�
The ball, a black tie optional event, begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails. Dinner will follow at seven.
Local jazz group Almost Four Trio will provide the evening's entertainment. A sealed bid art auction is also part of the event.
"The Senator's Ball is put on to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics,鈥� Michaud said. "We host this event in some ways to thank government for all the support we get, at various levels.鈥�
Special guests for the Senator's Ball include: Yukon Senator Dan Lang, Saurel Senator Larry Smith, Alberta Senator Grant Mitchell, Yukon MP Ryan Leef, Sudbury MP Glenn Thibeault, and Courtenay-Columbia MP David Wilks.
Tickets were priced at $140 per person and over 100 people are expected to attend.
Michaud said the Special Olympics cause is close to the hearts of both Lang and Leef.
"It's something they want to support,鈥� he said.
Special Olympics Yukon approached Lang shortly after his appointment to the Senate in 2009 to revive the ball to benefit their cause.
Former senator Ione Christensen had previously hosted senator's ball events in support of United Way.
Special Olympics Yukon enriches the lives of Yukoners with an intellectual disability through sport.
The local not-for-profit grassroots organization provides sports training and competition opportunities for more than 90 athletes of all ages and abilities.
More than 65 certified volunteer coaches are currently involved.
Funds are raised for the organization through corporate sponsorship, government funding, individual donors and fundraising activities.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run, for example, is Special Olympics' single largest grassroots fundraiser, raising $42.6 million US annually for Special Olympics worldwide.
Tomorrow, Special Olympics Yukon will join with their fellow chapters across the country to thank the RCMP for 25 years of support.
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