Special Olympics Georgia hosts annual Over the Edge Event at Buckhead Tower
Atlanta,Ga –April 29, 2015 – 80 participants will rappel from the 20-story building known as Buckhead Tower on May 2 in support of Special Olympics Georgia and over 26,702 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 Buckhead Tower at Lenox Square. Participating in an event that takes them out of their comfort zone and ultimately changes their lives forever, participants like Cassie from Q100 the Bert Show, WSBTV’s Mark Winne, Donna Lampkin, and Heather Catlin, 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 a live DJ and food truck on site so come out and show your support for the brave individuals reaching new heights for a great cause.
Over the Edge is proudly sponsored by AutoTrader, Sam’s Club, Fulcrum Equity Partners, Q100-The Bert Show, Mr. Hugh P. Nunnally, Jr., Mary & Mike Twiner, Hometown Foundation Inc., and WSB-TV Family to Family.
For more information or to make a donation visit: oteatlanta2015.org 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 www.specialolympicsga.org.
“Be a Fan. Bring out the Champion in Everyone.” Special Olympics Georgia State Summer Games May 29-31
by SOGA“Be a Fan. Bring out the Champion in Everyone.” Special Olympics Georgia State Summer Games May 29-31
Atlanta – May 26, 2015 – Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will host its annual State Summer Games for more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, and unified partners on May 29-31 at Emory University.
Athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, flag football, gymnastics, soccer, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball, with medals awarded throughout the weekend. Aetna is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2015 State Summer Games.
“We are looking forward to our 27th State Summer Games held at the beautiful Emory University campus,” said SOGA CEO Georgia Milton-Sheats. “It is so joyful as the vans, buses and cars roll in for the weekend filled with well-trained athletes ready for their weekend to compete and shine. I invite you and your family and friends to come out to the Games and be a Fan in the Stands.”
Leading up to games, law enforcement officers from agencies all over Georgia have teamed up with SOGA in a 1,000-mile torch relay across the state leading up to the State Summer Games. The “Flame of Hope” will light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony on Friday to signify the opening of the games.
The Opening Ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Emory’s McDonough Field. The parade of athletes will be led by Grand Marshal, and former Atlanta Falcon, Harry Douglas, and the athletes will be escorted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run Officers from across the state. Ken Rodriguez of Fox 5 TV will be the Master of Ceremony.
The games are free and open to the public. Parking is free at Peavine Parking deck.
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA)
SOGA provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for 26,698 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information visit www.SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
Special Olympics Georgia hosts annual Over the Edge Event at Buckhead Tower
by SOGASpecial Olympics Georgia hosts annual Over the Edge Event at Buckhead Tower
Atlanta,Ga –April 29, 2015 – 80 participants will rappel from the 20-story building known as Buckhead Tower on May 2 in support of Special Olympics Georgia and over 26,702 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 Buckhead Tower at Lenox Square. Participating in an event that takes them out of their comfort zone and ultimately changes their lives forever, participants like Cassie from Q100 the Bert Show, WSBTV’s Mark Winne, Donna Lampkin, and Heather Catlin, 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 a live DJ and food truck on site so come out and show your support for the brave individuals reaching new heights for a great cause.
Over the Edge is proudly sponsored by AutoTrader, Sam’s Club, Fulcrum Equity Partners, Q100-The Bert Show, Mr. Hugh P. Nunnally, Jr., Mary & Mike Twiner, Hometown Foundation Inc., and WSB-TV Family to Family.
For more information or to make a donation visit: oteatlanta2015.org 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 www.specialolympicsga.org.
State Winter Games in Cobb County set for next weekend
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Wendy Bigham
Senior Public Relations Manager
Special Olympics Georgia
Wendy.Bigham@SpecialOlympicsGA.org
Ph: 770-414-9390 ext.117
Fax: 770-216-8339
State Winter Games in Cobb County set for next weekend
ATLANTA – Jan. 15, 2015 – Athletes from all over the state will compete in Special Olympics Georgia’s State Indoor Winter Games at various venues in Cobb County Jan. 23-25.
Nearly 2,300 participants and unified partners will participate in the following sports competitions: basketball, bowling, floor hockey, gymnastics, and roller skating. Southeast Powerlifting is also being held during the weekend at the Marriott Hotel. The games are free and open to the public.
The Games’ Opening Ceremony is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Cobb Civic Center in Marietta. The Opening Ceremony Grand Marshal is three-time Super Bowl Champion and former San Francisco 49ers’ All-Pro center Randy Cross. He hosts “The Morning Show with Marc and Randy” weekdays on 92.9 The Game with Marc James.
Competitions will continue Saturday and Sunday at various locations, including Suwanee Sports Academy, Smyrna Community Center, Marietta Middle School, and the Cobb County Civic Center.
Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA)
SOGA provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for 26,702 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. For more information visit www.SpecialOlympicsGA.org.
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“Be a Fan.” Special Olympics Georgia State Master’s Bowling August 21-23, 2015
by SOGASpecial Olympics Georgia (SOGA) will host its annual Master’s Bowling Tournament on August 21-23, 2015 in Warner Robins, GA.
For more information, please contact Brady Brantley at brady.brantley@specialolympicsga.org
Donate now at: https://specialolympicsga.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/MastersBowling/tabid/687717/Default.aspx
Visit the event page at http://www.specialolympicsga.org/state-masters-bowling-august-21-23-warner-robins/
Master Bowling Billboard
by SOGAVisit Participating Krispy Kreme Locations
by SOGACome join us this June, at participating Krispy Kreme locations, to help raise money for Special Olympics Georgia. If you can’t make it to any of the locations but would still like to support SOGA, purchase your virtual doughnut here! Visit these locations: June 12- 295 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA June 19- 3387 Buford Dr. Buford, GA June 11-12- 5768 Buford HWY NE Doraville, GA June 12-13- 2346 Pleasant Hill Rd. Atlanta, GA June 12-14- 299 Cobb Parkway South Marietta, GA June 12-14- 1078 Alpharetta Hwy. Roswell, GA June 5-6- 1750 North Roberts Rd. Kennesaw, GA June 12-12 633 Evans St. Atlanta, GA June 12-14 6761 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA For more information please contact Matt Sheridan, or check out the flyer.
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Dine at Which Wich May 4th, 11th, and 18th
by SOGAWhich Wich Superior Sandwiches will hold Fundraising Days for SOGA on Monday, May 4th, 11th, and May 18th at the following locations: Brookhaven @ Town Brookhaven, Canton @ Canton Marketplace, Cumming @ The Collection at Forsyth, Duluth @ Day Centre at Sugarloaf, Emory @ Emory Point, Norcross @ The Forum, Snellville @ The Shoppes at Webb Gin, and Woodstock @ The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. Which Wich will donate 10% of all sales before tax to support the State Summer Games. To find the address of the location nearest to you, or to start planning what you’ll have for lunch or dinner, visit www.whichwich.com. For more information, contact Susan Skolnick or 770-414- 9390 x111.
2015 State Summer Games
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