Motionball

We're going to bet that someone you know (or even yourself) has used the “r-word” within the past week. On Wednesday, motionball kicks off its first annual YELLOWCARD Day in an effort to encourage thousands of Canadians to stop using the word “retard,” one that’s extremely hurtful to those living with intellectual disabilities

One of Canada’s top athletically-focused fundraising events is set to gear up in Vancouver on June 7th at EA Sports Field and we have the scoop on why you need to know about this initiative that helps raise funds and awareness for the 34,500 Special Olympics athletes and 16,000 volunteers across Canada

Beating sun, blasting music, a day of sport, a good cause and an impromptu cartwheel competition – it was all part of Saturday’s motionball Marathon of Sport to benefit the Special Olympics Canada. Now don’t you wish you signed up a team?

The second motionball event of the year is happening in just a few weeks, and this time participants will be trading in their suits and stilettos for hockey sticks and beach volleyballs. 250 young professionals will take over Webber Academy on June 7th for the 6th annual Marathon of Sport, which involves 26 teams competing in nine different games

We're sure you've all heard of motionball by now. But what you might not know is that its Marathon of Sport series is a major fundraising component, which is actually the charity’s flagship event that takes place across the country

We kicked it off our monthly interview series with motionball's Paul Ehterington with his thoughts on leadership and charitable involvement, and now the seasoned party thrower offers seven key steps to launching a charity event

Guests arrived at Flames Central dressed to impress in their most colourful attire in support of this year’s theme, Brighter. The event kicked off with an intimate VIP sponsor session during which Calgary YPs were treated to fabulous eats, glasses of bubbly and speeches from several Special Olympians

Because Paul Etherington doesn’t have time to do coffee with everyone (though we are sure he would if he could), we offer the next best thing: a monthly series where he answers some of your most asked questions and offers inspiring words of wisdom. We kick it off with his thoughts on leadership and charitable involvement

Calgary young professionals, what are your plans for tonight? Whatever you have on your agenda, make sure you’re in attendance for the motionball Gala at Flames Central. If you haven’t already purchased your ticket, here are five awesome reasons why you need to attend