Thank you to everyone who helped us reach the $100,000.00 for the Special Olympics in memory of Mikey.
Thank you to everyone who helped us reach the $100,000.00 for the Special Olympics in memory of Mikey.
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2024 Calgary Special Olympics Floor Hockey Fundraiser in Loving Memory of Michael Van Ooteghem
2024 Calgary Special Olympics Floor Hockey Fundraiser in Loving Memory of Michael Van Ooteghem
Michael (Mike, Mikey) Van Ooteghem died tragically in Calgary, Alberta on March 3, 2023. His friends and colleagues are working on raising $100,000.00 for the Floor Hockey event at the Special Olympics in Calgary Alberta in memory of Mikey.
We need corporations, private donors, and individuals to help. We need your support and contributions.
Please click the link below to donate now
Please click the link below to donate now
soc.crowdchange.ca/29469/donate
Mike loved hockey and the friendships that developed because of the game.
By supporting the Floor Hockey event in Michael's name, it is our hope that life-long friendships will develop, friendly competition will occur and all those involved with the game will embrace life with gratitude.
Please follow this website: sites.google.com/view/mikevanooteghem/home, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/2024-Calgary-Special-Olympics-Memory-of-Michael-Van-Ooteghem/100092405989949/ , for updates on events and activities planned in the coming months in honour of Michael.
The above video is Mike being interviewed after a playoff win while playing Jr. b for the Waterloo Siskins
We thank you for donating and being apart of Mike's Legacy.
We thank you for donating and being apart of Mike's Legacy.
For more information on the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games go to
Please be sure to scroll down after clicking on the Donate button above to make the donation is under Michael Van Ooteghem.
"As you may already know, my brother Michael and son of Ron & Cheryl Van Ooteghem was killed in a tragic accident in Calgary, Alberta on March 3rd. In memory of Michael, his colleagues in Calgary, and friends and family from across the country are trying to raise $100,000.00 to sponsor the 2024 Calgary Special Olympics Floor Hockey event in Michael's name.
Michael was planning to volunteer with the Special Olympics this year. Unfortunately, this dream, along with all of Michael's other future plans are not to be.
It is my hope that with your help the 2024 Special Olympics Floor Hockey event in Calgary will be sponsored in honour of Mike."
A note from Mike's brother Andrew
Overview of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024
Overview of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024
Overview of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024
Overview of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024
Athletes with an intellectual disability from across Canada’s 12 Provincial/Territorial Special Olympics Chapters will converge in Calgary to compete with the goal of achieving personal bests, and in some cases, the opportunity to be named to Special Olympics Team Canada to compete at the Special Olympics World Games in 2025.
Over 1,200 athletes, coaches and mission staff will arrive in Calgary on February 26, with events taking place from February 27 to March 2, 2024. Participants who qualified through their Provincial and Territorial Games will compete in eight sports at seven venues throughout Calgary: · 5-Pin Bowling @ The Bowling Depot
· Alpine Skiing @ WinSport
· Cross Country Ski @ Confederation Golf Course
· Curling presented by Blakes @ North Hill Community Curling Club
· Floor Hockey in memory of Michael Van Ooteghem @ Seven Chiefs Sportsplex · Figure Skating presented by BMO @ Seven Chiefs Sportsplex
· Snowshoeing @ Fort Calgary
· Short Track Speed Skating presented by CIBC @ Olympic Oval
Final team numbers will be confirmed by mid-June, but it is anticipated that we will have approximately 250 Floor Hockey athletes, making up 16 teams from Alberta, BC, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
Please follow these links for updates on events planned in Mikey's honour and progress on our goal
Michael’s family and friends sincerely appreciate the kindness and generosity of
many, many people. Thank you to all those who helped, donated, and supported
the online auction for the Floor Hockey Teams at the Special Olympics Winter in
Michael’s memory. For more information about the game please go to https://calgary2024.specialolympics.ca/ .
1. Aberfoyle Antique Market
2. Aberfoyle Mill Restaurant
3. Accents for Living
4. Art Gallery of Ontario
5. Beth Becker – Just Sing Choir
6. BlueTriton – Aberfoyle
7. Bread Bar - Guelph
8. Brenda Sherry
9. Bridgette Young
10. Brock Road Garage
11. Brock Road Nursery
12. Bruce Power
13. Bryan’s Auction Centre
14. Borelais Restaurant
15. Classical Aesthetics Day Spa
16. Coras - Guelph
17. Dana Shantz
18. Dave & Monika Van Ooteghem
19. DeCorso Family
20. Dogtopia Daycare – Renee Fleming - Guelph
21. Denis Pinsonneault, Financial Planner, Sun Life
22. Doug and Phyllis Lemcke
23. Dufferin Concrete
24. Ellen Pavanel
25. Facca Incorporated
26. Farm Boy – Stone Road
27. Food Basics – Clair Road
28. Forestell Family
29. Gary Heaslip – Royal LePage
30. George, Diane and Holly Tyszka
31. Grandma Barb
32. Guelph Country Club
33. Guelph Lake Golf and Country Club
34. Guelph Little Theatre
35. Guelph Storm
36. Harry Schwab
37. Jason Hussak
38. John Sleeman
39. Kaitlin Kucharski
40. Kathy Gossling Spears
41. Kim Kowch
42. Kristi & Mackenzie Chauvin
43. Laurie Butler-Grondin, Perry Grondin & Karlee Butler-Grondin
44. Lucky Belly Restaurant
45. Market Fresh
46. Mack Trucks
47. Picard Peanuts - Morriston
48. Pita Pit – Silvercreek Location
49. Point Pelee National Park
50. Ren’s Pet Supply Store – Aberfoyle
51. River Run Centre
52. Ruth Sandham
53. Sleeman Brewery
54. Shaw Festival Theatre
55. Shoppers Drug Mart – Clair Road
56. Silveri Jewellers
57. South Hampton Golf and Country Club
58. Spencer Duquette (Grizzly Paw Brewery – Canmore Alberta)
59. Springfield Golf Course
60. Starbucks – Clair Road
61. State and Main Restaurant – Clair Road
62. Stratford Festival Theatre
63. Sweet Violets
64. Victoria Park East Golf Course
65. Victoria Valley Golf Course
66. Volvo Financial Services
67. Volvo Trucks
68. Wendy Donaldson
69. Whitcombe Brothers Driving Range
70. Zehrs – Clair Road
Past Events
August 12th is Mikey V’s birthday. Raise a glass to him, share a memory or two with friends, and if you haven’t already done so purchase a MV 27 bracelet for $10.00. All proceeds go directly to the Special Olympics Floor Hockey teams in Mike’s name.
Delivery options are available. Please Call or Text Colin Mooney 519-994-1919 To purchase a bracelet.
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