News Release - Magna Sponsors Special Olympics World Winter Games
• Donating additional $30,000 to support Team Mexico and Canada athletes
• Providing backpacks to volunteers
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SAILAUF, Germany, February 10, 2017 — Magna International Inc. announced today that it proudly serves as an official partner of this year’s Special Olympics World Winter Games, held March 14-25, 2017, in Graz, Ramsau and Schladming, Austria. In addition to being a partner, Magna is supporting the travel and accommodations for athletes representing the teams from Canada and Mexico, and providing backpacks for the more than 3,000 volunteers.
Magna, an official partner of Special Olympics World Winter Games
“We are honored to be involved with such a noteworthy organization that’s purpose is all about inclusion and community,” said Marc Neeb, Chief Human Resources Officer, Magna International. “As a global company, it is exciting to see the games being played in Austria, a country with a long and proud tradition of winter sports and where Magna has a large presence.”
Over the course of the event, an estimated 2,700 athletes from 107 countries will compete in nine disciplines, including speed skating, stick shooting, floor hockey, snow shoeing and alpine skiing.
Magna is committed to supporting organizations and communities through a number of program partnerships, volunteer activities and charitable contributions across the globe. For more information on the 2017 Special Olympic Winter Games, visit www.austria2017.org.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017, AustriaMEDIA CONTACT
Rej Husetovic, Director Corporate Communications & Media Relationsrej.husetovic@magna.com, (+49-6093) 9942-5056
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Louis Tonelli, Vice-President, Investor Relationslouis.tonelli@magna.com, 905.726.7035
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