Special Olympics PEI Receives $25,000 Donation from PEI Mutual Insurance Company

May 29, 2025

Summerside athlete, Oliver Venneman, along with Special Olympics PEI's Executive Director, Charity Sheehan, paid a special visit to PEI Mutual Insurance Company this week. Oliver and Charity visited Special Olympics PEI's Founding Partner to say thank you for 33 years of support, and to accept a $25,000 donation.

Special Olympics PEI, PEI Mutual Insurance Company

Oliver Venneman, second from Left, and Charity Sheehan, second from Right, accept a $25,000 from Danette Murray, far Left and Rudy Smith of PEI Mutual Insurance Company

Oliver Vennaman, second from left, recently won Bronze at the 5-Pin Bowling Provincials.

Oliver was excited for the opportunity to visit PEI Mutual as he offered thanks on behalf of his fellow athletes. Oliver has been a Special Olympics athlete for almost 15 years. Through Special Olympics Oliver has the opportunity to participate in a variety of different sports, including 5-Pin Bowling, Bocce, Athletics and Basketball. Oliver has found success and joy through Special Olympics, as was demonstrated at the recent 5-Pin Bowling Provincials where Oliver won a Bronze medal.

We’re honoured to support Special Olympics PEI as a Founding Partner. We love meeting the athletes and attending the amazing events they organize, including the upcoming Enriching Lives Gala on July 3, as well as their inspiring awards ceremonies and pep rallies. This $25,000 sponsorship reflects our commitment to helping build a more inclusive and supportive community - and to helping the athletes grow through sport, competition, friendship, and personal development.

Lee Gallant, Manager of Marketing & Communications with PEI Mutual Insurance Company

We remain tremendously thankful for the continued support of PEI Mutual Insurance Company. Over the past 33 years the Directors, Agents, and Staff of PEI Mutual have evolved from supporters to family, and we are honoured to have their continued support and trust. PEI Mutual truly is a foundational component of the Special Olympics movement here in PEI. In addition to their generous financial support, which now stands at $425,500 cumulatively, they are among our athletes' number 1 fans!

Charity Sheehan, Special Olympics PEI’s Executive Director

In addition to supporting events like the recent 5-Pin Bowling Provincials, this generous donation will be used to support sport programs and competitive opportunities for Islanders with an intellectual disability in communities across PEI. Outside of sport, this donation will also support Athlete Leadership and inclusive health opportunities. Special Olympics PEI current provides opportunities for over 700 athletes, and thanks to supporters like PEI Mutual Insurance Company we are able to continue to expand our programs, enriching the lives of more athletes.