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Special Olympics P.E.I. Festival
announces Hall of Fame
Jason
Simmonds/Journal Pioneer
Toronto Maple
Leafs defenceman and captain Dion Phaneuf applauds at a comment by co-emcee
Paul Phillips during the Special Olympics P.E.I. Festival Luncheon in
Summerside earlier this week.
Published on June
29, 2012
Phillips, Phaneuf, Reda inaugural inductees
CHARLOTTETOWN –
One of the highlights of the 25th anniversary of the Special Olympics P.E.I.
Festival earlier this week was the introduction of the Festival Hall of Fame.
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The purpose of
the Hall of Fame is to recognize those individuals who have selflessly donated
their time and talents for more than five years to the largest fundraising
event for Special Olympics P.E.I.
The first three
inductees were announced at a dinner in Charlottetown. They are Special
Olympics athlete Paul Phillips, Gino Reda of The Sports Network (TSN) and
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman and captain Dion Phaneuf.
Phillips
Phillips has
served as co-master of ceremonies for the Festival for 16 years. He has
partnered with both Reda and Paul Hollingsworth.
Phillips has
made great friendships with his co-hosts over the years, and has served as a
role model and inspiration to his fellow athletes.
Phillips takes
his master-of-ceremonies’ role very seriously. He exemplifies the goals of the
movement in his personal life by enriching lives, both in Special Olympics and
in his community.
Phaneuf
Phaneuf is
described as a marquee guest and sponsor of the Festival for five years.
Phaneuf has
donated his time in his role as celebrity guest to attend events in Summerside
and Charlottetown. He has also helped enhance the Festival by generously donating
one-of-a-kind packages to be auctioned off each year, and has spread his love
of the event to others by inviting his sports friends as Festival celebrities.
Phaneuf has
become a friend of Special Olympics P.E.I., and his many admirers on P.E.I. look
forward to his return each year.
Reda
This was the
14th year that Reda has served as co-emcee of the Festival.
Reda brings his
grace as a sportscaster, and his passion and commitment to Special Olympics to
his emcee role on P.E.I.
Under his
leadership, Festival attendees have been entertained, informed and amused.
Thanks to his warmth and sincerity, audiences have gained a sense of community
and a spirit of inclusion.
Reda has given
generously of his time and talents, and the example of his unselfish devotion
to Special Olympics P.E.I. is an inspiration to all.
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