St. FX University
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 St. FX University, we’re working to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Nova Scotia 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 St. FX University 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 @motionballstfx to follow along with events we’re hosting this year as we look ahead to motionball’s flagship event, Marathon of Sport happening on March 8th, 2026.
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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 St. FX University 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.
Kate LeBlanc
Hello, I’m Kate LeBlanc! I’m a fourth-year Health Science student at St. Francis Xavier University and one of the Event Director for the motionballU StFX chapter. I’ve been involved with motionballU for the past three years, and it’s truly become one of the most meaningful parts of my university experience. Getting to know each athlete on a personal level has been incredible, and adapting our events to meet their individual needs has been an amazing learning opportunity. I’ve built lifelong friendships, discovered a genuine passion for Special Olympics, and I look forward to motionballU every single year, especially the Marathon of Sport!
Tessa Gaudette
My name is Tessa Gaudette. I’ve been part of Motionball for the past three years, and it has had a significant impact on my life. I love spending time with the Special Olympics athletes and learning from them every day. They’ve shown me how beautiful life is, and being part of this community has truly changed me for the better.
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 Nova Scotia. 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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