Publix, Procter & Gamble Torch Campaign

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Publix, Procter & Gamble and Special Olympics Georgia have once again partnered to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their dreams with the Publix, Procter & Gamble Torch Campaign. January 1 – 21, Publix shoppers and Procter & Gamble fans can help make a difference and save money:

  1. Save over $70 on your favorite Procter & Gamble brands by clipping the P&G brandSAVER™ coupons featuring Special Olympics from your local newspaper.
  2. Shop at Publix any time between January 1 and January 21 and purchase your very own torch at check-out for a donation of $1, $3, $5 or $10. With your donation, you will receive over $10 in coupons on select Procter and Gamble products.
  3. Purchase $25 or more of Procter & Gamble products at Publix and submit your receipt for a FREE Beauty Bag with $19 of travel size Procter & Gamble goodies.

Want to know more about the athletes you are supporting while shopping and saving? Click here to learn more.

For more information contact Rebecca Walsh, LETR and Events Manager, at (770) 414-9390 ext. 118.

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Share the Fun and make a Difference with Talbots

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Talbots and Special Olympics Georgia invite you to stop by their store in Buckhead to shop, make a difference and enjoy light refreshments.

On Friday, December 2, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Talbots at the Peachtree Battle Promenade will be donating 10% of pre-tax sales to Special Olympics Georgia.

Click here for more information.

To RSVP, or find out additional information, please contact Robin Fabrick at 770-414-9390 ext. 112.

3rd Annual St. Peter Chanel 5K

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Run for a reason!

Join St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church as they host the 3rd Annual St. Peter Chanel 5K on November 19, 2016.

Benefiting Special Olympics Georgia, the event will include a free kids run and is open to runners and walkers of all levels.

Click here for more information.

To register, click here.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day

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In 1968, one woman started a movement that celebrated the abilities and strengths of a population noticed for their disabilities. From that moment on, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Special Olympics grew to an international organization with the goal to provide opportunities and arenas for individuals with intellectual disabilities to not only shine, but be included and accepted, giving them a more hopeful and brighter future.

On July 20, 2017, Special Olympics will celebrate its annual Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day (EKS) to honor the life of the woman that started it all. This day will also serve as a global call to action for people with and without intellectual disabilities to live in a more unified society – in sport, work, and in the community. By bringing together all peoples, we are able to give ever new life to Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s vision and honor her inspiration, impact and indomitable spirit.

Please join the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia on Thursday, July 20th, and Special Olympics athletes, partners and fans across the world, unify our communities, expand opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Help Us Build Our New Home!

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To better serve YOU – our athletes, families, volunteers and friends – we are building a one-of-a-kind training facility and administrative space called Training for Life: Sports Lab & Center. This state-of-the-art new home will include a gymnasium and training space for athletes, gathering space for communities, and administrative support for our staff and volunteers to better serve more than 27,000 athletes!

To make this project a reality we are fundraising $5.5 million through our first ever capital campaign. We’ve raised more than $4.9 million, and we need YOUR help to finish this project. The new facility will include a time capsule – to be opened in 50 years – to commemorate this important step for our SOGA family and the many stories that make up our great work.

Through a donation of $50, you can include your story in this time capsule and forever be a part of SOGA’s history.

Click here to cement your sport in SOGA’s forever history.

 

Master’s Bowling, August 16-18, 2019, Warner Robins, GA

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Join Special Olympics Georgia for the 2019 State Masters Bowling Tournament being held August 16-18 in Warner Robins, Ga. We will be hosting over 1,200 athletes from across the state of Georgia, who will compete in Traditional and Unified Bowling during this weekend of fun! Tournaments will be taking place all three days at Robins Lanes at Robins Air Force Base, and Gold Cup Bowling Center. For information about getting involved during this fantastic event please contact David Crawford, or for information on how to volunteer contact Courtney Payne.
For more info to Sponsor this event please contact Thomas Ritch.

Click here for more Information.

We hope to see you at State Masters Bowling in Warner Robins!

Bounce for Bucks

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Let’s Bounce for Bucks!

Join Special Olympics Georgia and Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park on Saturday, August 6 and Saturday, August 13 from 1-3 PM for 2 hours of all access bouncing, basketball, bull riding and more!

Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park will be selling tickets and registering all participants that MENTION Special Olympics Georgia for a discounted price of $17 between 1-3 PM. Participants will be able to bounce until 5 PM. All attendees must mention Special Olympics Georgia in order to get the discounted price.

$2 of every $17 ticket sold will go towards SOGA and our 27,110 athletes across the state of Georgia.

For more information, call (770) 414-9390 ext. 120.

Planning For a Family Member With Special Needs

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Did 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.

Thank You Marlow’s Tavern Sandy Plains

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Marlow's Tavern Sandy PinesCongratulations Marlow’s Tavern on a great Sneak Preview and VIP Party at your new Sandy Plains location.  Thank you for once again inviting Special Olympics Georgia to be a part of this great celebration!  Your continued generous support and friendship helps our athletes build their self-esteem, improve their health, nurture friendships, and become meaningful citizens.  And for that, we can’t thank you enough!!!  Good luck with the official opening of the Sandy Plains location on Tuesday!     

 

May Volunteers of the Month- Chamblee High School National Honor Society

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VOMThe Chamblee High School National Honor Society stresses scholarship, leadership, character and service to school and community. When it comes to Special Olympics Georgia, the members from this organization go above and beyond in every aspect.

This 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.