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Hurricanes Star Teams Up With Special Olympics

Nov 10, 2006

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes' goalie Cam Ward has launched a new effort to support Special Olympics in North Carolina.

Carolina Hurricanes News

On Thursday, Ward will kick-off a partnership with Special Olympics North Carolina called

Cam's Champions

. For every save Ward makes this season, he will donate $3 to the organization.

Special Olympics North Carolina gives thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities the chance to train and compete.

Ward said he got involved with Special Olympics Alberta, after becoming inspired by an equipment manager who was a Special Olympics athlete where Ward played junior hockey.

• Reporter: Renee Chou
• Web Editor: Kamal Wallace