Cst. Phil Whiles catches a softball behind the plate as Special Olympian Kristin White takes a swing for it during a recent practice session.(Image Credit: Kamloops RCMP)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Kamloops RCMP play against Special Olympics athletes as part of softball fundraiser
Sep 9, 2023 | 7:57 AM
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KAMLOOPS — Kamloops law enforcement officers will play against a team of local Special Olympians in an annual softball fundraiser on September 10 from 2-4 p.m. at NorBrock Stadium on McArthur Island.
The Kamloops RCMP will team up with local firefighters, Community Service, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement, and BC Corrections officers. Money raised will support local Special Olympics projects.
Admission is by donation. Refreshments and snacks will be available for cash-only purchases.
“Last year, it was just such a blast for all of the players,” said Kamloops RCMP Constable Phil Whiles, one of the event’s organizers. “Playing in the Norbrock Stadium gave the Special Olympians and the first responders that big league feeling.”
