Unified Relay Across America, May 29 – June 7

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People with intellectual disabilities are the most marginalized and discriminated-against people on Earth.

Next year a Flame of Hope will be lit in Athens, Greece and travel to the United States. This flame will be carried on torches across our nation all the way to Los Angeles, California to kick off the Special Olympics World Games in July and August 2015. The Flame of Hope represents our passion that times must change – that those with intellectual disabilities deserve equality, respect and opportunity – not tomorrow but today!

What is the Unified Relay?

In May 2015, Special Olympics will launch three simultaneous torch runs from the east coast of the United States – one from the north, one from the central part of the country, and one from the south.
Over the course of 46 days these unified torch runs will cross the nation touching all 50 states.
You can participate. You can walk, jog, run, rollerblade or cycle while carrying the Flame of Hope.

Click here to learn about Sponsorship Opportunities for the
Unified Relay Across America!

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To register for Georgia’s segment of the Unified Relay Across America or to donate,
follow the link!

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For more information contact Lucy Faxon at lucy.faxon@specialolympicsga.org
or 770-414-9390 ext 105

Yeah! Burger “Keepin’ It Kind,” July 28, Atlanta, GA

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It’s “Keepin’ It Kind” on Tuesday, July 28, at the Yeah! Burger in the Virginia-Highlands area of Atlanta. That evening from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., 10 percent of all sales will be donated to Special Olympics Georgia. That’s the Yeah! Burger location at 1017 North Highland Ave., in the Virginia-Highlands area of Atlanta on July 28 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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Special Olympics World Games, July 24- Aug. 1, Los Angeles

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Support our Special Olympics Georgia athletes competing in the 2015 World Summer Games!

 

WHAT:                                 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games

WHERE:                               Los Angeles, California

WHEN:                                 July 24th – August 2nd, 2015

WHO:                                   7,000 Athletes and 3,000 Coaches representing 177 Countries

SPORTS:                               25 Sports will be represented

GEORGIA DELEGATES TO TEAM USA:  6 Athletes, 1 Unified Partner, 5 Coaches, and 2 Sports Managers have been selected to represent Team USA

You can help Special Olympics Georgia send these athletes to the 2015 World Summer Games by making a donation to an individual’s profile or a general donation to support the entire delegation by going to www.sendourathletes.org 

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Georgia Delegation Presenting Sponsor

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Titletown Tasting, August 8, Valdosta

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Valdosta, GA was voted as Titletown, USA several years ago, because of it’s winning tradition in sports throughout the community. Titletown Tasting is a silent auction fundraiser that has been held in Valdosta for 6 years. Local businesses and community partners support us by sponsoring or donating items for the silent auction. Titletown Tasting features speeches from local Special Olympics Georgia athletes about their experiences with Special Olympics and all it has done to shape who they are. We have live music, great food, and a wonderful silent auction that all helps raise money to support the efforts of Special Olympics Georgia.

Tickets can be purchased early at $30 for individuals and $50 for couples, or you can purchase at the door at $35 for individuals and $60 for couples.

Please contact Whitney Warren at 229-712-9973 and whitney.warren@specialolympicsga.org.

When: August 8, 2015 7:00pm-9:30pm

Where: Bas Bleu, 121 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA

Click here for more information!

State Indoor Winter Games, January 22-24, 2016

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State Indoor Winter Games – Cobb County, GA – January 22-24, 2016. Special Olympics athletes from around the state head to Cobb County for the Indoor Winter Games. More than 1,500 athletes and 100 Unified Partners will compete in: artistic gymnastics, bowling, floor hockey, basketball, powerlifting and roller skating with over 500 coaches to guide them.

Click here to learn more about the 2016 State Indoor Winter Games.

Former Atlanta Falcon Buddy Curry to serve as Grand Marshal for
Special Olympics Georgia 2016 State Indoor Winter Games

Frosty in Cobb! Order your State Indoor Winter Games T-Shirts

State Indoor Winter Games Official Sponsors

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Duck Pluck, August 14, Atlanta

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Adopt a duck to benefit Georgia’s 26,702 Special Olympics athletes!

For a donation of $5 or more, a lucky prize number will be assigned to a yellow rubber duck in your honor.
All ducks will be put into the Post Chastain pool for a swim before the 5 winning ducks are plucked!

It all happens on Friday, August 14th, 2015 at 1:00 pm. If your adopted duck is plucked you win!
(You do not need to be present to win!!)

Prizes Include:

1.$500 Visa Gift Card

2. 16gb iPad Air

3. $250 Publix Gift Card

4. $150 QT Gift Card

5. Fitbit Flex- Wireless Activity + Sleep Monitor

How does the Duck Pluck benefit the athletes?

  • Donate $5 for 1 entry into the pluck and feed 1 meal to 1 athlete during State Games!
  • Donate $30 for 7 entries into the pluck and provide gold, silver, and bronze medals for 1 competition at State Games
    + 1 souvenir jr. duck!
  • Donate $60 for 15 entries into the pluck and provide 4 athletes housing for 2 nights at State Games +2 souvenir jr. ducks!
  • Donate $100 for 25 entries into the pluck and provide funds for housing for 2 nights and 2 meals for 4 athletes at the State Games. +3 jr. ducks!

Visit www.atlantaduckpluck.com to adopt your ducks online!

Contact Georgia Milton-Sheats at 770-414-9390 x106 or georgia.milton-sheats@specialolympicsga.org.
for more information.

 

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State Masters Bowling, August 21-23, Warner Robins

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More than 800 athletes and 100 Unified Partners from around the state compete in traditional and unified bowling at the Masters Bowling Tournament in Warner Robins with over 200 coaches to guide them in competition. To learn more about Masters Bowling, check out this fact sheet.

Donate now at: https://specialolympicsga.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/MastersBowling/tabid/687717/Default.aspx 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESULTS FROM THE2014 STATE MASTERS BOWLING TOURNAMENT

This event is free and open to the public, so plan to come out and support the athletes and “be a fan”.

**Remember: all paperwork is due no later than June 19th**

Click here for all Masters Bowling Paperwork

If you are interested in more information about the 2015 Master’s Bowling State Bowling Tournament or are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact:

Brady Brantley
229-834-8277
brady.brantley@specialolympicsga.org

17th Annual Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic, Sept. 21, Roswell

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Join us on September 21 at the Country Club of Roswell for the 17th Annual  Marlow’s Tavern Golf Classic benefiting SOGA.  Since 1999, this annual golf tournament has raised more than $500,000 for our athletes. This year’s tournament goal is to raise $70,000!  The fun-filled day will include a putting contest, shotgun start, hole contests, and an awards ceremony, reception, and silent auction at Aqua blue Restaurant. If you cannot participate in the tournament, but would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to “Special Olympics Georgia” and write “Marlow’s” on the memo line. Mail the donation to Susan Skolnick, Special Olympics Georgia, 4000 DeKalb Technology Parkway, Suite 400, Building 400, Atlanta, GA 30340. For more information, contact Susan Skolnick or 770-414-9390 x111. Registration Form / Sponsor Benefits

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day – September 26

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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 values she represents to this day – compassion, tolerance, love and a passion for social justice and equality. Eunice Kennedy Shriver dedicated her life to fighting for people with intellectual disabilities, helping to open people’s minds to their gifts and potential. She believed that one person could make a difference and change the world, and her life demonstrated the truth of that belief.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day will consist of individual events held at the local, state, national, regional and global levels – events that demonstrate and exemplify the value and spirit of inclusion both on and off the playing field.  Special Olympics Georgia will be recognizing and celebrating Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day at our Strike the R-word bowling event on September 29.

To be a part of this inclusion movement, sign up at http://www.specialolympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame, and follow it on social media using #LetsChangeTheGame.

Strike the R-word, September 29, Atlanta

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Strike the R-word with us at Bowlmor Atlanta September 29th, 6:30-9 p.m. Bowl in this fundraiser while you also help raise awareness of how the R-word hurts people with intellectual disabilities and their friends and families. Registration $50 includes food, goody bags, event T-shirt, free shoe rental, bowling and an awesome silent auction! Sponsorship Levels

Click here to register for Strike the R-word

Thank you to the 2015 Strike the R-word Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:
Winter-Biz-Units

T-Shirt Sponsor:
Coca-Cola
 
Hospitality Sponsors:
Arby’s Foundation
Rhino Shield
In Memory of Weezie Gunn Neely
Sam’s Club

Lane Sponsors:
Drex – Star 94
Dr. Ronald Watts
Courtney Gugin
Georgia Athletic Officials Association

Friend:
Hancock Askew & Co.