Special Olympics Edmonton is celebrating a major milestone this weekend.
It’s been 30 years since its annual bowling fundraiser first began.
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This year’s fundraising goal is $105,000, all of which will go towards sports programs for athletes who face intellectual challenges.
WATCH: Bowl for Special Olympics Edmonton (March 29)
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Over 100 Special Olympics athletes took part in the event.
“Ninety per cent of our revenue comes from private donors and fundraisers like this,” Comeau added.
“This is a real high-energy event — it’s one of our biggest fundraising events of the year.”
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About 250 people took part in the event at Bonnie Doon Lanes.
Global’s Mike Sobel hosted the event.
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