degroote school of business
who are we
motionball is a national non-profit organization that empowers young Canadians to be leaders in their communities, raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics through integrated social and sporting events. Our mandate is to introduce the next generation of donors, volunteers and sponsors to the Special Olympics movement through integrated social and sporting events.
At Degroote School of Business, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Ontario are included, supported, and celebrated. We create relevant, meaningful experiences for university students to give back to their community, while building relationships with local Special Olympics athletes.
what do we do
motionball Degroote School of Business hosts integrated events on and off campus throughout the year with the goal of engaging students and Special Olympics athletes in our community. Check out our Instagram page @motionballu to follow along with events we’re hosting this year as we look ahead to motionball’s flagship event, Marathon of Sport happening on DATE.
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MARATHON OF SPORT
what is a marathon of sport
Marathon of Sport is motionball’s flagship event that brings together university students and local Special Olympics athletes for a fun and inclusive day of sport. As students play alongside Special Olympics athletes, they have the opportunity to experience the power of inclusion, sportsmanship, and community building. Marathon of Sport welcomes Degroote School of Business community to a full day event that puts the fun back into giving!
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meet our event directors
Every motionball committee is run by volunteer student leaders who are passionate about making a difference on their campus.
Polina Kargapolova
I’m currently pursuing my MBA at the DeGroote School of Business and have the privilege of serving as the Event Director for our motionballU Chapter. Last year, as a new student, I took part in the Marathon of Sport and was genuinely struck by the event’s energy, inclusivity, and community spirit. That experience stayed with me and ultimately inspired me to step into a leadership role this year. With a background in student leadership, event planning, and involvement with disability and health-focused initiatives, I’m excited to help build meaningful events that bring people together and reflect the heart of motionball.
Kristen Lis
I’m currently working toward my MBA at the DeGroote School of Business and am excited to be stepping into the Event Director role for our motionballU chapter this year. I was inspired to join motionball because of the energy and sense of community it creates, and the impact it has in supporting Special Olympics athletes across Canada. My experience in student event planning, EDI initiatives, and my time as a youth soccer coach sparked my interest in inclusive, health-focused programming. I’m looking forward to helping bring that same spirit to campus through events that bring people together and celebrate what motionball stands for.
why your support matters
This day not only brings awareness to the Special Olympics movement, but allows people with and without intellectual disabilities to interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities.
By making a donation to motionball or by entering a Team to participate, you’re helping to ensure that our friends at Special Olympics can continue to participate in the sport programs they love.
#NOGOODWAY
motionball for Special Olympics follows a transparent funding model that ensures the long-term sustainability of Special Olympics programs across the country. motionball is proud to donate 70% of the funds raised from this event to Special Olympics Ontario. This funding is directed to support programs for local athletes in the community. 25% is directed to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation, whose mission is to ensure the long-term financial integrity of the Special Olympics movement in Canada and to fund long term athlete and volunteer growth. The remaining 5% will help grow the #NoGoodWay Campaign aiming to end the use of the R-word (retard) in everyday conversation. We’re encouraging Canadians to make the choice to eliminate the R-word from their vocabulary and empower them to take #NoGoodWay to their circles of influence.
For any questions about out funding model, please reach out to us at info@motionball.com.
Thank you to our motionballU 2025-2026 Presenting Partner:
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