Watch Our Documentary December 14

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 Special Olympics Georgia announced today the new documentary film, “The Love of the Games” will air beginning on Saturday, December 14th  on a statewide network of Georgia’s leading television stations.

The 30-minute film offers compelling and inspirational insights to the benefits that Special Olympics Georgia has on athletes, their families, volunteers, and on society.

“Special Olympics has been a huge part of our lives and it’s changed our family,” says Jeff, parent of athlete Josh. “People just accept each other for who they are.” An enthusiastic Josh sums up his success by noting, “If you just try hard, I know you can do it.” Given that Josh spoke his first words at age eight, his voice illustrates the journey behind every athlete, each with his or her own courageous story.

The TV program will reveal another winner within the Special Olympics State Games: employees of corporations dedicated to the communities in which they serve. UPS, Publix and Autotrader.com generously contribute money, manpower, and logistical expertise, but are quick to point out the rewards run both ways. “The gift that these athletes give is better than anything you can unwrap,” states UPS Volunteer Coordinator Christy Davis.

The documentary was directed and produced by Dan Johnson, a 24-time Emmy Award winning Atlanta filmmaker and will air on the following stations:

  • Atlanta            WAGA-TV Fox5                   December 14  5:30PM
  • Albany             WALB-TV News 10              December 14  7:30PM
  • Augusta           WJBF-TV  News Channel 6   December 14  7:30PM
  • Columbus         WRBL-TV News 3               December 14  6:30PM
  • Savannah         WTOC-TV 11                     December 14  7:30PM
  • Macon              WMAZ-TV 13                      December 28 12:30PM

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Finish Line Supports Special Olympics This Holiday Season

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For the second year in a row, Finish Line, a leading athletic shoe retailer, has chosen Special Olympics to be one of the beneficiaries of the Finish Line Youth Foundation’s in-store and online holiday customer and employee donation campaign. This campaign is being held in Finish Line stores nationwide from November 1 – December 31, 2013.  The first $1 million raised will be donated to Special Olympics. finishlinepromotionED

Join us for the Nov. 21 Falcons Game Viewing at the Ivy

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Sign up today to watch the Falcons Game with us Nov. 21 at The Ivy. Enjoy a Happy Two-Hours from 7 to 9 p.m. and with a $20 donation you’ll receive two drink tickets and a chance to win a drawing prize.

You must be 21 to attend this party for a cause.

Click here for more information.

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Great Buys at Incredibly Low Prices

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Listed below are available items from a few recent SOGA silent auction fundraisers that would make great gifts for yourself or someone else.

If you are interested in purchasing an item or want more information, please contact Susan.Skolnick@SpecialOlympicsGA.org or 770-414-9390 x111.  Each silent auction item sale helps us to raise money and ensure that all SOGA programs are free to our athletes and their families.

•    Legacy on Lanier Golf Club/Lake Lanier Islands Resort Foursome (Expires 3/22/14): value $376, price $190
•    Country Club of Roswell Foursome (Valid Tues., Wed., Thurs. after 1pm.  Expires 3/31/14): value $332, price $165
•    Georgia Trail at Sugarloaf Foursome (Expires 12/31/13): value $140, price $70
•    Georgia Trail at Sugarloaf Putt-Putt Party for 20 on the Champions Trail Putting Course: value $140, price $70
•    Dominique Wilkins and Steve Kerr Autographed Basketball: value $175 price $90
•    Dominique Wilkins Autographed Basketball: value $150, price $75
•    Fredi Gonzalez Autographed Baseball:  value $100, price $50
•    Total Wine & More – 4 Wine Education Classes: value $100, price $50
•    McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steak Gift Card: value $30, price $15
•    Treetop Quest Adventure Course – 2 Tickets (Expires 12/1/13): value $98, price $50
•    New Balance Buckhead Gift Card: value $50, price $25
•    The General Muir Delicatessen Gift Certificate (Emory Point): value $50, price $25
•    The Mill Kitchen & Bar Gift Card (Roswell): value $50, price $25
•    Jeffrey’s Sports Bar Gift Card (Alpharetta): value $50, price $25
•    CineBistro (Movies with Taste) Gift Card – Town Brookhaven: value $27, price $15
•    Edible Arrangements Gift Card – Buckhead Location Only: value $50, price $25
•    Doubletree by Hilton Atlanta NE/Northlake – Friday & Saturday Night Stay (Expires 9/18/14): value $200, price $100
•    Hair Due Salon Haircut and Style Gift Card: value $60, price $30
•    Jeff Teague Autographed Photo: value $25, price $10
•    Lizard Thicket Women’s Boutique Gift Certificate: value $25, price $15
•    The Dickson Deitchman Group at Morgan Stanley – 3 Hour Financial Planning Session & Comprehensive Financial Plan (Expires 9/30/14): value $1,500, price $500
•    Elite Chiropractic Package Gift Certificate (Expires 12/31/13): value $180, price $90
•    4 Silverbacks Preferred Sideline Tickets  vs. Minnesota United FC – October 12th 7:30pm: value $80, price $40
•    Cason Photography Family Portrait Session & 9×15 canvas portrait – Redtop Mountain (Expires 12/23/13): value $350, price $175