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/.
Planning For a Family Member With Special Needs
by Liz SmithDid You Know…
There are approximately 10.2 million children with special health care needs in the United States and 62% of parents of these children have no plan to cover their child’s expenses when they are gone?
Special Olympics Georgia has teamed up with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and SignatureFD, LLC for a four part series designed to provide the best information and resources about Special Needs Planning.
Special Needs Planning is designed to improve the quality of a loved one’s life by securing his or her financial future without disqualifying him or her from eligibility for means-tested government benefits.
Click here to read Part 1 of our series on Special Needs Planning, diving more in depth into what Special Needs Planning provides, challenges a family or individual could potentially face without it and how to secure the continuity of care.
Click here to read Part 2 of our series on Special Needs Planning, answering the most frequently asked questions about planning for a loved one with special needs.
Click here to read Part 3 of our series on Special Needs Planning, and learn more about Special Needs Trusts.
Click here to read Part 4 of our series on Special Needs Planning, and learn more about resources for funding for a family member with special needs.
2016 State Summer Games Updates
by Liz SmithAll events for Saturday, May 21 will take place at their regularly scheduled venues and times.
For the official 2016 State Summer Games Inclement Weather Plan, click here.
If you have any additional questions before the 2016 State Summer Games (before May 20), please call the Special Olympics Georgia office at 770-414-9390.
If you have any additional questions during the 2016 State Summer Games (May 20- 22), please call the Nerve Center at 404-727-5202.
If you are LETR, please contact Rebecca Walsh at 678-858-3855 or rebecca.walsh@specialolympicsga.org.
If you are media, please contact Meghan Daves at 864-680-7670 or meghan.daves@specialolympicsga.org.
Thank You Marlow’s Tavern Sandy Plains
by Liz SmithMay Volunteers of the Month- Chamblee High School National Honor Society
by Liz SmithThis relationship initially began with an athlete and his older brother. 25 years later, the Chamblee High School National Honor Society has continued to be involved with the DeKalb County Schools Special Olympics Program. Each year, this elite club and its members volunteer by officiating both the track and field events at the DeKalb County Special Olympics athletics competition. For the past three years, they have also contributed their time to volunteering for the DeKalb Local Volleyball Tournament. In addition, they will be diving into hosting an Aquatics Invitational in May.
The Chamblee High School National Honor Society embraces our Special Olympics athletes with acceptance and kindness. The friendship and fan-like support that they exude provides a platform for each of our athletes to be a true champion. On behalf of the DeKalb County Special Olympics Athletes, thank you to the members of the Chamblee High School National Honor Society for their continued service and friendship.
May’s Athlete of the Month: Kwame Owusu
by Liz SmithThroughout the years of being a Special Olympics Georgia athlete, Kwame’s collection of medals and ribbons are beginning to mount up. At Sate Games, he competes in basketball team skills and modified volleyball each year. On a local level, he has competed in a broad span of sports that includes volleyball, basketball, bowling, bocce, tennis and athletics. Kwame epitomizes the true spirit of a Special Olympian with his encouraging attitude, kind-heartedness, positive sportsmanship and willingness to assist others. He has an extraordinary way of sharing and spreading this to his coaches, teachers and teammates. We congratulate Kwame on being May’s Athlete of the Month!
Special Olympics Georgia hosts annual Over the Edge Event at Overlook III Building
by Liz SmithATLANTA, 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 Punchline Comedy Club – March 31
by Liz SmithCome out for a night of laughs on March 31 hosted by Punchline Comedy Club at Landmark Diner-Buckhead. All ticket sale proceeds from the March 31 show will be donated to SOGA. The show’s headliner is Mark Viera.
Mark has been seen on: NBC’s Emmy Award winning show “30 ROCK”, Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed”, Comedy Central’s Gabriel Iglesias Presents: “Stand Up Revolution” and Russell Simmons Presents: “Live At The El Rey”, BET’s “Comic View” and AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live”.
Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at www.punchline.com or 404-252-LAFF(5233) or at the door. Landmark Diner
is located at 3652 Roswell Road, 30305.
The Georgia Renaissance Festival, April 14 – June 3, Fairburn
by Liz SmithThe 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/.
Donate old or damaged cell phones and empty printer cartridges to help raise money for SOGA.
by Liz SmithDonate old or damaged cell phones,
and empty printer cartridges & toners
to help raise money for
Special Olympics Georgia athletes!!
Click Here to learn more!
End the R-Word Campaign
by Liz SmithHelp SOGA Spread the Word to End the Word! Click the link below to get more information on how to assist in the R-Word Campaign and how you can help end the word in your community!
http://www.r-word.org/
Share your story with Special Olympics:
http://www.specialolympics.org/03-31-09_Spread_the_Word.aspx