JYSK Canada kicked off its “Be a fan™: Donate, Coach, Compete” campaign at its 36 locations across Canada earlier this month. The leading home furnishings retailer will run the campaign throughout the month of July, both in-store and online. Customers will be encouraged to donate to Special Olympics, with those donating $10 or more receiving a Special Olympics Beanie Baby™, while quantities last.From BBQs in Stoney Creek and Kingston, Ontario to athlete visits across the country, JYSK store managers are busy organizing additional events throughout the month to raise awareness and funds. In the first ten days of the campaign, more than $20,000 has been raised so far.
Special Olympics Canada would like to recognize and thank COO Pablo Reich and his team of enthusiastic store managers and associates for their stellar efforts.
Figure skater Kevin Nadon (pictured above) meets JYSK Boisbriand store manager Dominique Pelletier and her team of associates on campaign launch day. The Boisbriand store is also organizing an outdoor BBQ for customers on July 9. The 22-year old has been involved with Special Olympics for 12 years.
