On September 26, we hope that our Special Olympics family around the world will celebrate the legacy of an amazing woman. Launched six years ago to commemorate the life and spirit of the founder of the Special Olympics movement, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day is a celebration of one person’s achievements and inspiration, but also the […]
State Fall Games Gainesville, Ga October 9-11, 2015 State Fall Games At-a-Glance… 2,100 athletes and coaches are participating. 800 volunteers will help at competitions, Olympic Town, Opening Ceremony and meals. Seven sports competitions are held. Free flexibility and fitness screening available to athletes and coaches. Click here for paperwork for the 2015 State Fall Games Come join us […]
State Horse Show Gainesville, GA October 9-11, 2015 Come join the nearly 600 athletes participating in the 2015 State Horse Show at Chicopee Agriculture Center. For information on this great event please click here for our fact sheet. To become a sponsor of the 2015 State Horse show please contact Kylie McGregor at kylie.mcgregor@specialolympicsga.org. Results […]
Our athletes are our goal, help us to make the hopes and dreams of these diverse individuals come alive. Join us in our State Wide Law Enforcement Torch Run SALE! For your donation of $15 you will receive a 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run Dri-Fit T-Shirt & your choice of a Digital Camo or Khaki […]
RunDunwoody is a 5K Run, 1-Mile Fun Run, Tot Trot, and family festival rolled into a morning of activities on Sunday, October 18th at Perimeter Mall. The 5K route is a 2016 Peachtree Road Race qualifier. As a beneficiary of RunDunwoody and long-time partner of the Rotary Club of Dunwoody (the run’s founding and presenting sponsor), Special […]
“Tip-A-Cop” is an official Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Campaign fundraising event. Law enforcement officers and department personnel volunteer their time as “Celebrity Waiters” to collect tips at selected Red Robin Restaurants to support Special Olympics Georgia. This will take place on Saturday, October 24 at the following Red Robin locations: Newnan Lawrenceville Columbus Evans Cumming […]
The 2nd-annual St. Peter Chanel 5K Run/Walk is set for the Saturday before Thanksgiving – November 21. Join us at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell to raise money for Special Olympics Georgia. The 3.1-mile course features flat roads and a scenic, rolling trail. Registration includes a long-sleeved tech shirt and a post-race party. […]
Due to the predicted incoming inclement weather that is scheduled to hit the metro Atlanta area Friday afternoon, evening and night, there have been some changes and adjustments to the schedule of this weekend’s Special Olympics Georgia 2016 State Indoor Winter Games in Cobb County. New State Indoor Winter Games Schedule – Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 23/24 Basketball […]
At the beginning of each year, from January 2 – January 23, millions of paper torch icons are distributed to Publix Supermarkets and sold for a $1, $3 or $5 donation at the register, with the proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). In 2015, SOGA received approximately $614,000 from this three-week promotion! Designed to raise […]
Come Join Special Olympics Georgia for our annual State Indoor Winter Games being held in Cobb County January 22-24. Over 1,800 athletes from across the state of Georgia will participate in Basketball, Floor Hockey, Gymnastics, Bowling, and Roller Skating. For sponsorship information for this amazing event please contact Thomas Ritch, and for more information on how […]