An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer identified for charitable work has been given an amazing honour.
In recognition of his a few years of working with Particular Olympics Ontario, Constable Jim Chauvin has been chosen to symbolize Ontario within the “last leg” of the torch relay on the Particular Olympics World Video games in Torino, Italy. The Video games are from March 8 to March 15.
He might be a part of the relay’s finale, when the flame is introduced into the stadium earlier than being lit to kick off the Video games.
Chauvin has been working with the Legislation Enforcement Torch Run since 2001. He had immediately discovered his calling after assembly athletes who participated that yr and has been an advocate ever since.
He’s now the native coordinator of the Torch Run and has up to now labored as a zone coordinator and as a member of the provincial operations committee.
Chauvin has additionally been concerned with the annual Polar Plunge, a preferred winter occasion the place individuals bounce right into a pool of freezing water to boost cash for the Torch Run. Since its inception, the Polar Plunge has raised over $500,000.
He has additionally been concerned with organizing charity hockey video games that includes NHL alumni and bike rides.
Torino, dubbed the Italian “Motor Metropolis” attributable to its place within the European automotive business, hosted the 2006 Olympic Winter Video games.
To be taught extra in regards to the Particular Olympics World Video games and see the athletes representing Canada, go to the Video games’ official web site.
