The 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

On Saturday, February 21st, we proudly hosted our 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament in support of LaSalle-Windsor Special Olympics — and what an incredible success it was!

The event was completely sold out, and the Columbian Centre in McGregor was buzzing with energy as competitors, volunteers, and supporters came together for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and community spirit.

We are so grateful to everyone who attended, cheered, and supported the event. A special thank you as well to those who couldn’t be there in person but still took part through our raffles — your generosity truly made a difference.

Because of you, this event was not only a great time but a meaningful step in supporting our amazing athletes. We can’t wait to see you all again next year!

9 of our Ontario Team athletes supporting the Cornhole fundraiser

Freezin for a Reason!

The second annual Polar Plunge in LaSalle was a cold one — but that didn’t stop the excitement. More than 100 brave participants dove into an icy pool in support of Special Olympics Ontario at this community event hosted by LaSalle Police Service.

Thanks to the dedication of plungers and the generosity of community supporters, almost $43,000 have been raised. These funds help provide programming and events for local athletes right here in LaSalle and Windsor and across Ontario.

LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche led by example, taking the first plunge for the second year in a row. She shared how proud she is to support such an important cause, highlighting the spirit of inclusion and the commitment to ensuring Special Olympics athletes have every opportunity.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the plunge, donated, volunteered, and cheered from the sidelines. Your support continues to make a lasting impact.

ScareHouse

In January, members of the Halloween Scarehouse visited Windsor Police Headquarters to present an incredible $8,000 cheque to the LaSalle-Windsor Special Olympics team!

These funds were raised during the Scarehouse’s popular “Lights-On” event last October, proudly supported by the Windsor Police Service Community Services team.

We are sincerely grateful to the Halloween Scarehouse, WPS Community Services, and everyone who attended and contributed. Your generosity and community spirit continue to make a meaningful impact in supporting our local athletes and the programs they love.

Powerlifting

Strength, determination, and incredible teamwork were on full display at the competition held on December 7, 2025, in London, Ontario!

Eight LWSO athletes stepped onto the platform to compete in both bench press and deadlift, delivering outstanding performances and showcasing the results of their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

The results were truly impressive:

Conner earned Silver in Bench and Bronze in Deadlift
Jasmyn powered to Gold in Bench and Gold in Deadlift (Team Ontario athlete)
Koryssa secured Bronze in Bench and Gold in Deadlift
Jayson placed 4th in Bench and added a Bronze in Deadlift
Kevin achieved Silver in Bench and a strong Gold performance
Jared lifted his way to Silver in Bench and Silver in Deadlift
Tyler dominated with Gold in Bench and Gold in Deadlift
Tom delivered a standout performance with Gold in Bench and Deadlift (Team Ontario athlete)

We could not be prouder of this incredible group. Every athlete earned a medal in one or both events — a remarkable accomplishment that reflects their strength, perseverance, and team spirit. Congratulations to all our athletes for representing LWSO with pride and excellence on the platform!

Thank you to the Windsor Curling Club

Your continued support for local Special Olympics athletes is very much appreciated and helps LWSO grow and develop athletes.

$1,000!

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Thank you to Elite Mortgage Group!

https://dlcelite.ca/about-us/

$3,555 for LWSO Sports!

Supporting local Special-Olympic athletes

📸 A Picture Worth $1,500!

Today, we proudly accepted a $1,500 donation from Windsor Chapel Funeral Home and Arbor Memorial.

Every dollar helps LWSO athletes train, compete, and celebrate their abilities. 🏅

💙 Thank you for believing in our athletes and our mission!

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2025 Provincial Track & Field

"Paul Sr. was my assistant Coach & we are both so very proud of our 4 athletes as they not only did well, they represented our LWSO club with respect & enthusiasm. So proud of all of them" - Coach Cindy

PAUL

800m-Gold
Shot put-Silver
1,500m-Silver
400m-Bronze

STEFANIE

Javelin-Bronze
Stand long jump-Silver
Shot put-Bronze
200m-Bronze

THOMAS

Javelin-Silver
Run long jump-Bronze
Shot put-Bronze
200m-Bronze

KORYSSA

Javelin Gold
Stand long jump-Gold
Shot put-Bronze

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