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Special Olympics Saskatchewan fundraiser looks to Free Our Finest

Saskatchewan Highway Patrol special constable Myke Melnyk spoke about the Free Our Finest event taking place outside Walmart on Friday. Melnyk said, "the event is great for the athletes involved in (the) Special Olympics to get out, meet the public, and share their stories from competing internationally." – Aug 18, 2023

The Free Our Finest fundraising event is taking place in Saskatoon over three days to help raise funds for Special Olympics Saskatchewan.

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It takes place at the Walmart parking lot at 1706 Preston Ave. North and will have officers from the Saskatoon Police Service and Highway Patrol up on a scaffolding, raising money to be set free.

Hotdogs, pop and merchandise will be available at the fundraiser as well.

A fundraising goal of $20,000 has been set for the weekend event, and Special Olympics athletes will be there to meet the public and share their stories.

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The event started Friday at 10 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m. It will also be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Police in Saskatoon are raising money for Special Olympics Saskatchewan over the weekend. Global News/ Slavo Kutas
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