Entries by SOGA

Need 790 More Scarves for Athletes

 SOGA has received hundreds of scarves this week but more are needed to give a scarf to each athlete at State Indoor  Winter Games.  Need: 1,500 scarves total. Will you help us reach the goal? As of Friday, Dec. 17, we have collected 760 scarves. In one week, the SOGA office received more than 300 scarves! But […]

Sandy Springs gun club raises money at opening for Special Olympics Georgia

You are invited to Sandy Springs Gun Club and Range Saturday Grand Opening, Nov. 13  with proceeds going to Special Olympics Georgia. From 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., stop in and indulge in the ultimate shooting range experience. Food and drinks are complimentary and giveaways will be offered all day. Items given away include the […]

Be a Fan at State Fall Games

Be a fan in the stands this weekend at State Fall Games in Statesboro. About 1,400 athletes and coaches from across the state will compete in bocce, softball, golf, long distance walking and running and cycling. For a schedule and more information, click here. Read a news release about games here. State Fall Games is […]

See photos of successful Polar Plunge

The 2nd Annual Polar Plunge was a huge success!  Held on February 19th at Lake Lanier Islands Beach & Water Park, over 300 plungers took part in this growing winter weather event that raised over $81,500. To view photos please visit http://dutchwaltersphotography.zenfolio.com/polarpluinge2011

Guys: Get a haircut and more Wed. Nov. 10 at Roosters

Visit Roosters Premier Barbershop and Special Olympics Georgia receives 20 percent of all services Wednesday, Nov. 10.  Guys treat yourself to a great hair cut, shoe shine, or shave while you relax and enjoy their HD tv’s and complimentary beverages. Roosters, rated number 1 for the past three years by Creative Loafing, is located at 2022 Powers Ferry Road SE.

Help Honor SOGA’s longest serving volunteer

Bob Busse began his volunteer service to SOGA 37 years ago.  Mr. Busse recently celebrated his 97th birthday. In honor of his dedication to Georgia’s Special Olympics athletes, we are raising $97,000 for SOGA.  Click here to help us meet our goal and to learn more!

Athlete starts fundraising campaign

Henry County athlete Paige Copeland started her first fundraising project as she joined the Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Committee. Click here to contribute. Paige has begun her two-year term as the official Torch Run Athlete Ambassador and serving as an active member of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Council for the state. Paige is active […]

Make it a Chili’s night Oct. 20

Chili’s will hold a “Give Back” Day Oct. 20, at metro Atlanta locations. Ten percent of the sales for lunch or dinner will go back to Special Olympics Georgia. Treat yourself and help Special Olympics Georgia too. Remember – each restaurant has a take-out counter so you can surprise your family. Click here for info […]

Bowl with Young Leaders Nov. 18

Bowl for Gold on November 18th at Midtown Bowl with Special Olympics Young Leaders. Enjoy a great evening of bowling, friends, and supporting our athletes. Cost is $30 per bowler or $180 for a team of 6 bowlers. You can also sponsor an Special Olympic athlete to play for $30. Click here for more information. […]

Wine and shopping Festivity Thursday

Enjoy a night of shopping and tasting good wine Thursday at Festivity at the Forum in Norcross. Come to Festivity from 5:30 to 8:30 and also be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card. Free entry to win. Have fun and help Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) at the same time. SOGA receives 20 […]