Fall 2010 Georgia’s Champions
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Goodbye to a great 40 Over the last 40 years, Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) |
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Make your year end gift: Be a fan of empowerment and help change lives with a year-end donation! Join Special Olympics Georgia in changing lives with people with intellectual disabilities. Learn ways to donate by And if you donate at least $50 you’ll receive a $25
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Start 2011 off cheering at State Indoor Winter GamesMore than 2,000 athletes, coaches and unified partners are expected compete at Indoor Winter State Games at various locations inCobb County Jan. 21.23. New this year is three-on-three basketball and the return of ice skating. For more information about Winter Games, click here. Need a scarf for every athlete:Please help us give each athlete at Winter Games a red and white scarf by knitting or crocheting one. E-mail Jennifer.Daniell@SpecialOlympicsGA.org
with questions. We have 105 and need 1,500.
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Meet your team: Six athletes selected to represent Georgia at World Games in Athens, GreeceTeam Georgia, comprised of six athletes and six coaches, will compete at World Summer Games June 24-July 5.
Athletes will go to training camp March 28-April 1 in San Diego. See individual athlete photos to the right.
The approximate cost for each athlete to attend World Games is $7,000. This includes the expenses associated with air travel, hotel stays, meals, training camps, equipment, transportation, passport fees, uniforms, and general wear clothing. Special Olympics Georgia does not charge the athletes to participate, and your willingness and generosity to support the Team USA Georgia athletes will give them the chance to make their dreams come true. For more information on how to sponsor the Team USA Georgia athletes,
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Daniel Hester Chris Currere
Powerlifting Powerlifting Dion Thomas Erin Hoffman
Powerlifting Aquatics
Paul Partus Tyler LaRoche
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PLATINUM PARTNER OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA
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Ben Deutsch, SOGA board |
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Freeze in the Polar Plunge Feb. 19 Mark your calendars for the date for the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 19 at Lake Lanier Islands Beach & Water Park and get ready to be “Freezin’ for a Reason!”
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2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run – Emerald Program Internationally
More than 85 agencies participated in the 2009/2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run season and made another amazing impact on our program. This year, these officers raised $650,154 through the Torch Run – from hosting the Polar Plunge, to sitting on top of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shops, treadmill walks, golf, bowling, softball tournaments, merchandise sales, to motorcycle rides.
New this year, the Torch Run program hosted the first ever Polar Plunge at Lake Lanier Islands Beach & Water Park in February. Taking the plunge was 175 warm hearted supporters who raised More than $52,000 for the first time event.Cops on Doughnut Shops saw another amazing record – with more than $96,000 total raised statewide! Officers worked hard throughout the rain and heat inside and outside of the Krispy Kremes stores. In October during the International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference hosted in Long Beach, California, the Georgia program was awarded the Emerald award for excellence and is the 16th largest Torch Run fundraising program in the United States!
Congratulations to our new Top 5 Departments, raising more than $159,000! These departments have the honor of bringing in the torch during the State Fall, Winter, and Summer Games.
1. Johns Creek Police Department
2. Chatham County Sheriff’s Department 3. Kennesaw Police Department 4. MARTA Police Department 5. Marietta Police Department The 2011 Torch Run season promises to bring many more exciting events as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary – from a casino night, Polar Plunge, Tip A Cops, motorcycle rides, tournaments, jail and bails and so much more. Thank you to all of our participating departments and to our sponsors of the Law Enforcement Torch Run: Publix Super Markets, Krispy Kreme, CH2MHill, Joes Crab Shack, Red Robin, SilvAd Promotions, LawBike.com, Blue Knights GA Chapter VII, and Atlantic Realty Partners.
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Torch Run sale: Through December only, 2010 LETR merchandise — caps and T-shirts — are $10. E-mail Allison.Kaczenski@SpecialOlympicsGA.org  |
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Congrats to Distinguished Service Award Winners
Each of the following winners were presented with their award at one of the 2010 State Games. Click here for information and the application for 2011 awards due Dec. 20. Outstanding Coach: Ronnie Schultz of Coweta County  |
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National Games Athletes Bring Home Medals Eighteen Special Olympics 2010 USA National Games athletes competed in Lincoln, Nebraska July 17-24. Athletes competed along side 3,000 other athletes at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Congrats to the following athletes:
Jones County Senior Modified Softball Team: Jonathan Boutwell, Jeremy Pitts, Marcus Wooten, Michael Wooten, Olivia Nelson, Brenda Drawhorn,Trace Scott, Chase Lundy, Keith Norman, Chinassa Hill, Wilbert Fields, Steven Ryle, Chelsey McKinney, and Heath Tyre. Rhythmic Gymnasts: DeAsia Manley, Carrollton Parks and Recreation; Keiria McCaskill, Columbia County; Amber Shrewsberry, Carrollton Parks and Recreation; and Lani DeMello, Cobb County.
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Megan, Marcus and Steven, above, and the softball team framed the National GamesTeam Georgia jersey and presented it to Jones County High School at a football game a few weeks ago. |
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SOGA in Your Community Skippers Sail for 11th year for Athletes
Golfing in honor of Bob Busse
SOGA hosted the 15th Annual Bob Busse Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 11 at Laurel Springs Golf Club. More than 100 golfers gathered for a great day of golf with perfect weather. This year’s event helped raise more than $71,000 for Georgia’s athletes. Thank you to our 2010 Sponsors – Presenting sponsor: MedAssets; Platinum sponsor: The Anna and Michael Miller Family Fund; Gold sponsors: UPS Foundation and Connors & Company; Silver sponsors: Classic Cadillac, The Rice Foundation, Genuine Parts, and Smith & Howard. In addition to the sponsors, we would like to thank the individual golfers and foursomes who participated.Tasting in the Titletown of Valdosta
The 2nd Annual Titletown Tasting held in Valdosta is becoming a favoriteevent for the local community. More than 100 SOGA supporters attended the evening fundraiser August 14 at Covington’s Restaurant. Guest dined on delicious food, had 40 items to bid on in the Silent Auction, and enjoyed great music from the Tim Miller Band. Titletown Tasting raised more than
$9,000! Thank you, Valdosta community – we can’t wait until next year’s event! Gwinnett County’s new bocce event The Gwinnett County Schools hosted their first annual Boccefest Oct. 16 at Bunten Park in Duluth. Teams from Gwinnett County Schools, Gwinnett Masters, Just People, Dij’s Metro Soar and Fort Valley competed for five hours as the teams prepared for State Fall Games. Special Thanks to Frito Lay for serving as the sponsor. Frito Lay gave away snacks and served as volunteers throughout the day. |
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