MJ Special Olympics rib dinner on May 1st

Moose Jaw Special Olympics will hold a rib dinner fundraiser at the start of next month.

The event will take place on Thursday, May 1, at the Crushed Can Rec Room and Bar from 4 to 8 p.m.

"The funding goes to Moose Jaw Special Olympics and supports athletes with intellectual disabilities like myself," said Russell Hippert.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by emailing cec@mjspecialolympics.org or at the door.

Country 100's Avery LeBlanc spoke with Moose Jaw Special Olympics athlete Russell Hippert about the rib dinner fundraiser coming up in about three weeks. Listen below.