ABB held a garden fete at its Stone site on 25th June to raise money for Special Olympics Great Britain.
The day of fundraising activities, which included stalls and games and a visit from some Special Olympics athletes, was officially opened by the mayor and mayoress of Stone, Mike and Sue Shaw.
Stephen Trotter, division head of ABB Power Systems, said: ‘Supporting the Special Olympics is a key element of ABB’s local community work in the UK. While events like today are all about raising money, our engagement with Special Olympics Great Britain is much broader. Specifically we encourage our staff to become involved by volunteering to help with the running of their sporting events throughout the year.’
ABB has sponsored the Special Olympics in various countries since 2001. It is a key element of ABB’s community work and supports the company’s commitment to work with disadvantaged people in areas where the company has operations. Established in 1968, Special Olympics is the world’s largest sporting movement for people with learning disabilities. The organisation is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and enjoys the membership of 3.25 million participating athletes in over 180 countries.
