JYSK Canada's Partnership with the Special Olympics

Special Olympics Canada is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through sport. As a national partner, JYSK Canada is proud to be a member of the Special Olympics Canada community. Since 2008 we have donated $100k annually to the organization, helping to support more than 47,000 athletes across Canada.

Special Olympics Canada - Thank you JYSK

Special Olympics Canada - JYSK Push Goose

JYSK’S PLUSH GOOSE:
All Proceeds Donated to Special Olympics Canada

To provide additional support for Special Olympics Canada, JYSK introduced the Special Olympics Goose for sale in stores and online in 2017. The plush toy’s design was inspired by the JYSK mascot. With 100% of proceeds going towards Special Olympics Canada, the Special Olympics Goose has been putting smiles on the faces of customers, and thousands of Canadians with intellectual disabilities, every year since.

“JYSK has a long and proud tradition of partnering with Special Olympics in Canada and around the globe. While we continue to navigate an unprecedented challenge with the pandemic, people with intellectual disabilities and their families face daily challenges most of us will never know or encounter. As an organization, we have an opportunity to make a difference in their lives and we remain dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport.”

Ludvik G. Kristjansson,
CEO, JYSK Canada

“We are incredibly grateful for JYSK’s longstanding partnership with Special Olympics Canada. Their support plays a vital role in helping athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities access the transformative power of sport—developing skills, discovering talents, building confidence, friendships, and more inclusive communities across the country.”

Gail Hamamoto,
CEO, Special Olympics Canada

READ ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES HERE

FOLLOW SPECIAL OLYMPICS CANADA

To learn more about about Special Olympics Canada, please visit SpecialOlympics.ca or follow @SpecialOCanada on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

You can also check out the organization’s Highlight Reel, a web series all about Special Olympics athletes, coaches, volunteers and staff from across the country.

JYSK Canada's Partnership with the Special Olympics

JYSK’S PLUSH GOOSE: All Proceeds Donated to Special Olympics Canada

READ ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES HERE

FOLLOW SPECIAL OLYMPICS CANADA

JYSK’S PLUSH GOOSE:
All Proceeds Donated to Special Olympics Canada