Twelve-year-old Colton Matheson, a Grade 6 student at Montague Consolidated School, has been named ambassador for the 2010 P.E.I. Easter Seals campaign.
Colton, son of Jamie and Debra Matheson and Shannon Lavandier, lives in Montague.
Colton has Down's Syndrome but the talented young man has a quick sense of humor, an ever-present smile and a huge love for music.
He is involved in Special Olympics, and is an avid golfer and local entertainer.
Colton is pleased to be named the 2010 Easter Seals Ambassador.
"My motto is Feel the Joy! I am thrilled to be the Easter Seals ambassador," said Colton.
He will travel across P.E.I. visiting schools during the annual Tim Hortons Easter Seals School Tour scheduled for six days in April, and will also take part in the Easter Beef Show and Sale.
He will be a special guest on the 2010 Easter Seals Telethon, set to broadcast live from Confederation Centre of the Arts at a new time slot, on Sunday, March 28, from 2-5 p.m. on CBC Television where he will share the stage with co-hosts Bruce Rainnie and Matt Rainnie and a top-notch cast of entertainers.
The three-hour telethon will enable Islanders to call in pledges on a toll-free line staffed by volunteers from Aliant.
The Easter Seals Campaign is a franchised project of the Charlottetown Rotary Club, and supported by Rotary clubs in Summerside and Montague.
A direct mail campaign, Tim Hortons Ambassador's School Tour, a live telethon on CBC Television, the paper egg campaign, P.E.I. Rocket Toonie Toss, Dooleys Pool tournament and other fundraising initiatives enable Easter Seals to help provide programs and equipment for people with disabilities on Prince Edward Island, says a news release.
A new fundraising initiative will be the Easter Seals Drop Zone, in which fundraisers dressed as superheroes will rappel off the roof of one of P.E.I.'s tallest buildings. It is scheduled to take place in June of 2010.
Colton Matheson named Easter Seals ambassador
Colton Matheson named Easter Seals ambassador
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- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:40:52
Oh my goodness, PEI won't know what hit them. This guy is full of energy, all positive. I hope talent scouts are watching because this could just be a start for him. I'm sure tehre were alot of smiles today by everyone who knows him and has read this news. Everyone else will be smiling when they get a chance to meet him.
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- Sara
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:37:24
Great choice and what a super fit! Colton will wow the crowd and entertain everyone. He will breathe new life into this fundraising event and be a fantastic spokesperson for the cause.
I am so proud of you little buddy and can't wait to see you in your glory! -
- Fran
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:34:10
Congrats! You will do a great job.
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- Karen
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:34:08
Awe that's super awesome Colton . You will do a fantastic job !! I love your motto:) It is so you . You have a way of bringing joy to the hearts of so many :) I can't wait for the Easter seals telethon this year I know you will surely entertain us !! Enjoy
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- Lis
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:33:38
I don't know Colton but I have to say, when I seen this picture, his glowing smile brought a smile to my face. Way to go Colton!!!
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- Arthur
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:32:34
What a great choice! Colton is a fantastic young man and will be a wonderful ambassador for Easter Seals and the entire Island. Congratulations Colton!!
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- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:29:22
This little guy is one cool character! Well done Colton!
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- Cassandra
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:26:28
Olympic toarch and now the Easter Seals Ambassador. You are on a roll Colton... show them what you're made of buddy! Congratulations!
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- Marni
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:20:15
Way to go Colton! You are definitely the man for the job!!! Very exciting!
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- Trudy
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:17:14
Absolutely perfect! Colton is an amazing person. Congrats, Colton!
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- Gwen
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:11:13
Congrats Colton!!!! A better persn couldn't have been picked, I think you make everyone's hearts lighter and more joyful just seeing how happy a person you are. I am looking forward to watching Easter Seals this year. I know we will all be royally entertained and happy to see the show.
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- Margaret
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:10:08
Congratulations Colton!! Easter Seals has a wonderful ambassador this year,, As always. Way to go Colton, I know you will do a fantastic job.
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- Shirley & John
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:09:06
Colton is one swell Kid. He loves to sing & play the guitar, and no one deserves it more, Colton we are so proud of you
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- karen
- - June 21st, 2010 at 20:06:54
Congrats Colton!! Were so proud of you! You'll make a wonderful ambassador. All the best buddy.
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- Marie
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:53:46
Well Done Colton!
Congratulations and Best Wishes!!
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- noah
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:48:59
way to go coley as in the classroom im sure outside you will be the same amazing kid you are!!
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- Alan From New Perth
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:48:37
Way to Go Colton!
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- Fran
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:48:25
Congrats! You will do a great job.
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- Tanya
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:45:14
Way to go, Colton!!!!! Couldn't happen to a better guy!!! Enjoy and have fun, which I'm sure you will.
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- Philip
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:44:32
Great job Colton, the telethon is lucky to have you!
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- Leo
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:43:31
As all of his friends already know, Colton will be an amazing ambassador for the Easter Seals this year -Congratulations Colton!
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- Colton Fan
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:39:04
Way to go Colton. Great kid.
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- noah
- - June 21st, 2010 at 19:36:04
way 2 go colton you bring so much cheer in our classroom every day i'm sure it will spread through out the island as you travel from place to place have fun!!!
