stepping in the special olympics arena

Stepping in the Special Olympics

ArenaRandy Powell

December 02, 2013

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Overview

A PurposeMission StatementBuilding CommunitiesWorldwide EventsFinancial Objectives Getting InvolvedRight FitSporting EventsDonationsFinal WordsContact Info

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A Purpose

Everybody is different. Special Olympics is for people who are different because they learn new skills slowly. They may not understand ideas that other people learn easily. They are different in other ways as well. They have an intellectual disability, or ID. There are hundreds of

Special Olympics offices around the world, and all of them need people at various times during the year. The best way to become a volunteer is to find the Special Olympics office nearest you.

http://www.specialolympics.org/Common/Special_Olympics_Program_Locator.aspx

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Mission Statement

The Special Olympics mission remains as vital today as it did when the movement was founded in 1968. Through the power of sport, Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance

and inclusion of all people.

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Building Communities

Special Olympics spreads compassion and acceptance in a way that can unite the world. Our goal is to awaken everyone -- and every community -- to each person’s common humanity. Understanding brings acceptance; acceptances bring peace. This vision of inclusion starts at the local level.

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Worldwide Events

http://www.specialolympics.org/Common/Special_Olympics_Program_Locator.aspx

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Financial Objectives

Special Olympics strives to be a leader in implementing leading edge nonprofit governance practices, including meeting or exceeding Sarbanes-Oxley, Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, and Internal Revenue Service standards.http://www.specialolympics.org/Common/Governance_and_Finance.aspx

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Getting Involved

Support a Champion: Contribute to your Champion’s efforts – your support will help them reach their goal. 

Be a Champion: Create your personal fundraising campaign and invite friends and family to support you.

Join a Team: Help an existing team of Champions raise funds for Special Olympics.

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Right Chemistry = Right Fit

Volunteer as a: Coach Event Official Staff Member Health Care Member Accountant Marketer Executive Assistant Much more!

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Sporting Events

Basketball Bowling Cricket Cycling Track & Field

Floor Hockey Floorball Soccer Handball Swimming Unified Sports Volleyball Powerlifting Aquatics

Figure Skating Snowboarding Tennis Judo Kayaking Netball Golf Gymnastics Bocce

The organization offers 32 Olympic-style summer and winter sports. So whatever your age or skill level, Special Olympics has something for you.  Many athletes start in one sport, then go on to try others.

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Make a Gift, Change a Life

On any given day, Special Olympics athletes participate in more than 136 competitions around the world. Your gift provides steady support for these competitions, coaching and training.

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Volunteers Dedicate & Motivate!

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Final Words

Everyone deserves a chance at a happy and purposeful life. Yet people with intellectual disabilities face doubt, barriers, and low expectations. For many, Special Olympics is the only place where they feel like champions.

Special Olympics provides training for life. Our programs not only provide people with intellectual disabilities with physical fitness and athletic competition, but also social interaction, community involvement, and empowerment!

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Contact Info

Twitter: @rpowell180

Google+: r.powell.18@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/randypowell

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Overview

A PurposeMission StatementBuilding CommunitiesWorldwide EventsFinancial Objectives Getting InvolvedRight FitSporting EventsDonationsFinal WordsContact Info