Children, Seniors and Social Development
July 12, 2017

Media Advisory: Minister Gambin-Walsh to Attend Opening Ceremonies of Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games

The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at the 2017 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games opening ceremonies tomorrow (Thursday, July 13). The event will be held at the Techniplex in Pleasantville beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The 2017 Special Olympics Provincial Summer Games will be held in various venues throughout the St. John’s metro area from July 13 to16. Approximately 560 athletes and coaches will be in attendance from all regions of the province, and will participate in seven sporting events.

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Media contact
Krista Dalton
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca

2017 07 12                              3:15 p.m.