2020 State Summer Games, May 22-24, 2020, Emory University

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Special Olympics Georgia is thrilled to share that the 2020 State Summer Games is May 22-24 at Emory University. Throughout the weekend, close to 3,000 athletes, coaches, and unified partners will travel from across the state to compete in high quality Olympic-type competitions in nine sports. Our 2019 Summer Games was a huge success, and we are looking forward to an even better 2020. Special Olympics Georgia is also celebrating its 50th Anniversary! Please make sure to attend this exciting weekend of events!

For more information please check out the fact sheet, or contact David Crawford, to volunteer please contact Courtney Payne, or to sponsor please contact Thomas Ritch.

Thank you to our 2019 State Summer Games Sponsors!

2019 State Summer Games Shirt Order

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Order your 2019 State Summer Games T-shirt today by filling out the order form and returning it to Kate Hamilton at kate.hamilton@specialolympicsga.org  or mail the forms directly to our office address below:

Special Olympics Georgia
Attn: Kate Hamilton
6046 Financial Drive
Norcross, GA 30071

Please include your check for the amount, and your order form.

All order forms are dur into the office by April 22nd. 

 

2019 Over The Edge, Saturday, May 11th, Vinings, GA

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2019 Over the Edge
Saturday, May 11th
Go Over the Edge for
Special Olympics Georgia!

What is Over the Edge?
Ever wondered if you had what it takes to be fearless and face new challenges head-on? Well, here’s your chance! Saturday, May 11th, join more than 80 “Edgers” who are brave enough to raise $1,000 to rappel over the edge of a 22-story building for Special Olympics Georgia.
On May 11th, 2019, you can experience the challenge, the bravery and the exhilaration of participating in an event that takes you out of your comfort zone and ultimately changes your life forever – the same thing our Special Olympics athletes experience every day.
With this event, Special Olympics Georgia is looking for a few good men and women to make their mark in history while supporting the most credible charity in America. This is your opportunity to experience first-hand what it means to face a challenge that initially seems quite daunting but at the same time celebrates the challenges and similarities we all share in life. This is your chance to show our athletes your courage and your support of what they experience daily.

The Facts:
Who: 86 participants (men, women, children; 100 to 300 lbs)
What: Raise a minimum of $1000 for the chance to rappel down a 22 story building
When: Saturday May 11, 2019
Where: Overlook III 2859 Paces Ferry Road, SE Atlanta, GA 30339
Why: To raise funds to support the year- round training and competition for more than 26,460 Special Olympics Georgia athletes.

http://overtheedgeatlanta.org

For more information, or to become a sponsor please contact Alyssa Wolfson at alyssa.wolfson@specialolympicsga.org  or call 770-414-9390 ext. 1105

 

Thank you to the 2019 Over The Edge Sponsors!

 

Shoot For Champions, September 7th, Garland Mountain Sporting Clays

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Come join Special Olympics Georgia for the 5th Annual Shoot for Champions Clay Shoot Fundraiser on Friday, September 7th at Garland Mountain Sporting Clays.

This event will host nearly 100 shooters who will compete in a beautiful 15 station course in Waleska, Georgia. So please come out for a great day of shooting, five stand games, a silent auction, awards and a lunch reception.

For more information on the event or sponsoring Shoot for Champions please contact Thomas Ritch at Thomas.ritch@specialolympicsga.org, or signup online at!

 

Cops on Donut Shops

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Join Special Olympics Georgia, Dunkin’ Donuts and The Law Enforcement Torch Run for our 3rd Annual Cops on Donut Shops event! On June 1st (#NationalDonutDay) from 5am-11am, our hardworking LETR volunteers will be out at Dunkin’ stores across Georgia collecting donations for Special Olympics Georgia Athletes! As part of National Donut Day, Dunkin’ has a sweet deal – buy any small beverage and receive a free donut! Can’t make it out to the event or just want to make even more of an impact before or after the event? Visit https://specialolympicsga.ejoinme.org/Donuts to enjoy a “virtual donut”! All proceeds raised on-site and online will support Special Olympics Georgia Athletes! Thank you to Dunkin’ Donuts for your continued support and friendship!

For more information or to find out if your favorite Dunkin’ Donuts store is participating, please contact Sara Bruno: sara.bruno@specialolympicsga.org 

 

 

For a complete list of participating Dunkin’ Donuts®, click here.

 

A Special Thank You

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Special Olympics Georgia continues to provide high-quality competitions for our athletes, and it is only because of your support and friendship that this is possible.

Thank you for your passion, energy, and time towards helping the athletes achieve athletic and lifetime success!

The first half of 2017 has been very eventful and successful for Special Olympics Georgia athletes and everyone involved with Special Olympics Georgia.

A few highlights:

  • Thee are currently 210 accredited Special Olympics Georgia programs across the state.
  • 5,638 athletes, Unified Partners, and coaches participated in State Indoor Winter games and State Summer Games. 3,282 amazing volunteers assisted with these Games. Click here to view photos from the weekend, or to view photos from the weekend that FOX  posted, click on the below photo.

  • Special Olympics Georgia held a 3 day Youth Forum in June at Emory University. 33 youth volunteers and SOGA athletes ages 13-18 attended alongside 10 SOGA team members and volunteers. The Forum focused on leadership skills training, provided the youth opportunities to implement these skills in a group setting, and educated the youth on how to become involved with SOGA as an advocate in their school/community, coach, Unified Partner, and fundraiser.

We are also extremely excited to announce that to better serve YOU – our athletes, families, volunteers and friends – we are building a one-of-a-kind training facility and administrative space called Training for Life: Sports Lab & Center. This state-of-the-art new SOGA home will include a training space for athletes, gathering space for communities, an administrative support for our SOGA team and volunteers to better serve 27,115 athletes! The doors to the new SOGA headquarters will open in November.

Thank you for continuing to believe in our athletes and for making sure that every Special Olympics Georgia athlete has the opportunity to be an Olympian!

Celebrating Champions Month

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This month we’re Celebrating Champions at Special Olympics Georgia, and you can have your gift MATCHED to help support Special Olympics Georgia athletes! Celebrating Champions month is a time to honor all of the hometown heroes that make Special Olympics Georgia what it is today. From volunteers and coaches to monthly sustainers and family members, YOU make Special Olympics Georgia possible for what matters most – our athletes! Your matched gift will show Special Olympics Georgia athletes they are not celebrated just in July, but all year long!

Click here to celebrate Special Olympics Georgia Champions and make your matching gift donation.

Help Major Clifton Freeze for a Reason…Austrian Style!

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March of 2017 is a big month for SOGA! Not only can you join SOGA athletes Deon and Evan as they go for the gold at the World Winter Games in Austria, but now you can join one of our very own LETR members as they take the plunge!

Major John Clifton, Chair of the Executive Council of LETR for Special Olympics Georgia has been selected as one of the 88 LETR officers worldwide in participating in the Final Leg of the Torch Run at World Games and plunging into the freezing waters of the Flughafen Sea in Niederoblarn, Austria.

John has set his fundraising goal for $25,000 to help not only athletes, not only from Georgia like Deon and Evan, but worldwide. Half of all money he is raising will come back home to Georgia to benefit our 27,110 athletes.

You can be the difference. Every dollar counts- no donation too small or too large and is tax-deductible.

Click here to help Major Clifton meet his goal and make a difference for Special Olympics athletes around the world!

Publix, Procter & Gamble Torch Campaign

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Publix, Procter & Gamble and Special Olympics Georgia have once again partnered to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their dreams with the Publix, Procter & Gamble Torch Campaign. January 1 – 21, Publix shoppers and Procter & Gamble fans can help make a difference and save money:

  1. Save over $70 on your favorite Procter & Gamble brands by clipping the P&G brandSAVER™ coupons featuring Special Olympics from your local newspaper.
  2. Shop at Publix any time between January 1 and January 21 and purchase your very own torch at check-out for a donation of $1, $3, $5 or $10. With your donation, you will receive over $10 in coupons on select Procter and Gamble products.
  3. Purchase $25 or more of Procter & Gamble products at Publix and submit your receipt for a FREE Beauty Bag with $19 of travel size Procter & Gamble goodies.

Want to know more about the athletes you are supporting while shopping and saving? Click here to learn more.

For more information contact Rebecca Walsh, LETR and Events Manager, at (770) 414-9390 ext. 118.

Thank You To:

Thank You Marlow’s Tavern Brookhaven

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Congratulations Marlow’s Tavern on a great Sneak Preview and VIP Party at your new Brookhaven location. Thank you for once again inviting Special Olympics Georgia to be a part of this great celebration! Your continued generous support and friendship helps our athletes build their self-esteem, improve their health, nurture friendships, and become meaningful citizens. And for that, we can’t thank you enough!!! Good luck with the official opening of the Brookhaven location on Tuesday!