Attention:

We need you to volunteer, walk or run for SOGA in the U.S. 10K Classic

We really need your help. Please sign up to walk, skate, run or volunteer for SOGA's newest benefit happening Sept. 3. SOGA is looking for at least 2,000 runners and at least 500 volunteers. Click here for more information about running in the race . SOGA receives proceeds for every participant or volunteer who signs up. When you sign up online, be sure to indicate you're running for Special Olympics Georgia when you're prompted. Check the drop down box and select Special Olympics Georgia. The race also includes a two day family festival. If you're interested in volunteering click here for more information e-mail Georgia.Milton-Sheats@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

Boccefest: Get ready for a day in the park and bocce ball!

Join us for a great day of bocce in the park on Saturday, August 25 at the Annual Boccefest presented by S.O.Y.L. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and coolers for an afternoon of live music, BBQ, prizes and bocceball! Everyone is invited to participate. Teams consist of two players and register for $20 per person. Onlookers are invited to come out and enjoy the tournament too and to cheer on your friends, and it only costs $15. No experience is required! Join us at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody.
Click here for more information. For more information or to register contact Rachel Provow at 770-414-9390 x 107 or Rachel.Provow@specialolympicsga.org.

Pull out your boat and let's sail in the Sailing Regatta

The 8th Annual Sailing Regatta, presented by the Southern Sailing Club (SSC), will be held September 7-9 at Sunrise Cove Marina, Lake Lanier.
Registration and a reception is hosted by SSC Friday evening. Skippers will race all day Saturday at Lake Lanier and enjoy the Skipper's party and reception dinner at the marina that evening. Racing will continue Sunday and wrap up with an awards ceremony. Click here to find out more. For more information, contact Rachel Provow at 770.414.9390 Ext. 107
Rachel.Provow@SpecialOlympicsGA.org.

Start your engines: World's Largest Truck Convoy is coming

On Sept. 15, join the compassionate army of truck drivers as law enforcement escorts the World's Largest Truck Convoy around the highways to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes and change attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities. Sign up a truck to participate in the convoy, or come out and support the truck drivers as they celebrate the athletes. Athletes are invited to make signs, meet the truck drivers, tour the trucks and enjoy in good food, music and door prizes! Join us at White Water in Marietta. Click here for more information.

Sponsor Spotlight: J.T. Turner Construction Co., Inc.

Headquartered in Savannah, J.T. Turner Construction Co., Inc. works with many charitable organizations in the local community through employee volunteerism. J.T. Turner Construction Co., Inc. associates’ work throughout the coastal region to raise funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations, as well as give their time and resources for a variety of causes.

J.T. Turner Construction, Co. Inc. recently partnered with Special Olympics Georgia to make this year’s State Masters Bowling Tournament a success. During SOGA’s first of three years in Savannah, J.T. Turner Construction Co., Inc. had nine employees serve as volunteers, and one employee brought over 25 boy scouts to serve as volunteers throughout the weekend. We were fortunate to have their sponsorship funds to support the event as well as dedicated employees who were willing to step in and do whatever was necessary for our athletes. Employees also took many candid photographs of J.T. Turner Construction Co., Inc. volunteers and our athletes, throughout the weekend. We look forward to continuing this partnership during the 2008 State Masters Bowling Tournament, which supports an exceptional group of athletes in the State of Georgia.

Click here for more information about J.T. Turner Construction Co., Inc.