Special Olympics Georgia hosts annual Over the Edge Event at Overlook III Building

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ATLANTA, April 21, 2016 – Overlook III — 76 participants will rappel from the 22 story building known as Overlook III in Vinings on May 7 in support of Special Olympics Georgia and over 27,110 athletes. The event is expected to raise over $100,000 for the organization in order to support the year-round training and competition of its incredible Special Olympics Georgia athletes.

Participants raised a minimum of $1,000 for the opportunity to go Over the Edge of Overlook III, located at 2859 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339. Participating in an event that takes them out of their comfort zone and ultimately changes their lives forever, participants like Brian from Q100 the Bert Show and many more show the world their courage and their support of what Special Olympics athletes experience every day.

The event will go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with vendors and Q100 Radio’s Adam Bomb as the live on site DJ so come out and show your support for the brave individuals reaching new heights for a great cause.

Over the Edge is proudly presented by Cox Automotive.

Over the Edge is proudly sponsored by the Goddard Investment Group, LLC as the Building Sponsor.

The event is also proudly sponsored by US Poultry, Good 2 Grow and Modern Provisions as the Edger Sponsors.

Over the Edge is additionally sponsored by Jabian Consulting as the Toss Your Boss Sponsor and by DressUp, Hometown Foundation and QuikTrip as the Event Sponsors.

For more information or to make a donation visit: oteatlanta2016.com or contact Kristin Hill: kristin.hill@specialolympicsga.org.

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA)
SOGA provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Georgia invests in people with intellectual disabilities helping them to develop athletic skills, while also promoting the abilities of the athletes off the field. When the athletes succeed, attitudes change, communities develop, health and self esteem are built, and the eyes of the world are focused on all that is good and hopeful and positive. Athletes gain skills for employment, learn independent living skills, form relationships and help others understand their extraordinary capabilities despite health issues they experience daily.

For more information, visit http://www.specialolympicsga.org/.

The Georgia Renaissance Festival, April 14 – June 3, Fairburn

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The Georgia Renaissance Festival will take place on Saturdays & Sundays April 14 – June 3. Use promo code “Special” to purchase tickets at a discounted price: adults $17.95 (regularly $23.95) and children 6 – 12 $8.95 (regularly $11.95). In addition, for anyone who uses the promo code Special, The Georgia Renaissance Festival will donate $2.00 per ticket sold to SOGA.

Purchase your tickets today at http://www.garenfest.com/.

2017 Masters Bowling Tournament, August 18-20, Warner Robins, GA

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Join Special Olympics Georgia for the 2017 State Masters Bowling Tournament being held August 18-20 in Warner Robins, Ga. We will be hosting over 1,200 athletes from across the state of Georgia, who will compete in Traditional and Unified Bowling during this weekend of fun! Tournaments will be taking place all three days at Robins Lanes at Robins Air Force Base, and Gold Cup Bowling Center.  For information about getting involved as a sponsor during this fantastic event please contact David Crawford, or for information on how to volunteer contact Liz Smith.

For more info to Sponsor this event please contact December Storey.

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We hope to see you at the Games!

Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic, September 18, Roswell

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Join us on September 18th at the Country Club of Roswell for the 19th Annual Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic benefiting SOGA. Since 1999, this annual golf tournament has raised almost $685,000 for our athletes. This year’s tournament goal is to raise $95,000! The fun-filled day will include a putting contest, shotgun start, hole contests, and an awards ceremony, reception and silent auction.

Click here for Available Sponsorships.

Click here for the Registration Form.

If you cannot participate in the tournament but would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Special Olympics Georgia, write “Marlow’s” on the memo line, and mail to:

Susan Skolnick

Special Olympics Georgia

4000 DeKalb Technology Parkway, Suite 400, Building 400

Atlanta, GA 30340

For more information, contact Susan Skolnick or 770-414-9390 ext. 111. Thank you Marlow’s Tavern and past and current sponsors for your generous support over the years!

2016 State Fall Games and Horse Show

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State Fall Games and Horse Show: August 7-9 in Gainesville, GA

Join Special Olympics Georgia for the 2016 State Fall Games and Horse Show being held October 7-9 in Gainesville, GA. Collectively, the two events will be hosting over 1.700 athletes from across the state. These athletes will compete in the following: Bocce, Cycling, Equestrian Showmanship, Equestrian Unified Drill Team, Golf, Horsemanship/Equitation, Softball, Softball Skills and Western Riding.

For more information about State Fall Games, click here. For information about sponsorships, contact Thomas Ritch. To order a t-shirt for Fall Games, click here. Finally, for information on the 2016 Fall Games Opening Ceremonies, click here.

The State Horse Show will take place at Chicopee Woods Agriculture Center. For more information about State Horse Show, click here. For information about sponsorships, contact Meghan Daves. To order a t-shirt for the State Horse Show, click here.

Interested in volunteering at State Fall Games or the State Horse Show? Contact Paul McNeil.

 

We hope to see you at the games!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Fall Games Presenting Sponsor

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Official Sponsors

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2017 World Games

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The next Special Olympics World Winter Games will be held March 14-25, 2017 in Graz/Schladming, Austria. The 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games will feature world-class competitions in Figure skating, Speed skating, Floor hockey, Floorball, Snowshoeing, Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, Snowboarding and Stick shooting.

 

Georgia will have 2 Delegates on Special Olympics USA at the World Winter Games:

                                Evan Hodge Photo                                                              Deontrea Grant Photo

  • Evan Hodge, from Cobb County, will be competing in Alpine skiing. To donate to Evan, click here.
  • Deon Grant, from Colquitt County, will be competing in Ice speed skating. To donate to Deon, click here.

 

Click here to learn more information about the 2017 World Winter Games.