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Inspirations Articles - Notebook

Wendy Singer

Nov 20, 2023

Every bowling alley at Quilles Moderne was occupied on the evening of October 21 by over 250 special needs kids, adults and their families, representatives from resource organizations, sponsors and Lions Club members. They all came out to play at the Montreal Autism Community Lions Club (MACLC) and Avalanche Kidz Hockey Development Program’s “Special Smiles Bowling Tournament.”

Every bowling alley at Quilles Moderne was occupied on the evening of October 21 by over 250 special needs kids, adults and their families, representatives from resource organizations, sponsors and Lions Club members. They all came out to play at the Montreal Autism Community Lions Club (MACLC) and Avalanche Kidz Hockey Development Program’s “Special Smiles Bowling Tournament.”


Organized jointly by MACLC, founded by Lori-Ann Zemanovich, and Avalanche Kidz, founded by Vinnie Matteo and his daughter Linda Matteo, the goal was to organize an inclusive event that would bring Montreal’s special needs community together. In the process, they raised over $6,000.


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