World Games, volunteer opportunities, new health forums, and so much more. Read our September '24 edition of The Champion here: https://lnkd.in/ejUKnNeV. #SpecialOlympicsNY
Special Olympics New York
Zuschauersport
Albany, New York 4,120 followers
Providing sports training and competition to more than 31,000 athletes and Unified partners throughout New York State.
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Today, we serve more than 42,000 registered athletes and unified partners, making Special Olympics New York the largest program in the United States and the sixth largest program in the world. Special Olympics New York has its headquarters in Schenectady, with offices in the Long Island, New York City, Hudson Valley, Central, Western, Capital and Genesee regions. MISSION The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. FUNDING SOURCES Special Olympics New York is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is funded primarily by donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. Special Olympics New York never charges athletes, their families or caregivers to train or compete.
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http://specialolympicsNY.org
External link for Special Olympics New York
- Industrie
- Zuschauersport
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 51-200 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Albany, New York
- Typ
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 1970
- Spezialitäten
- inclusion, sports, health, competition, and athletics
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Employees at Special Olympics New York
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After gathering a more than $14,000 pot at the track with the help of NYRA, we are excited to put the funds toward our equestrian athletes competing all over the state. Thanks to all who supported! #SpecialOlympicsNY
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Hey #SpecialOlympicsNY fans, we're looking for a certified sign language interpreter to work at Fall Games Opening Ceremonies on the evening of October 19 in Glens Falls, NY! If you or someone you know fits the bill, please DM us for details.
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For today's #TBT, we’re throwing it back to State Summer Games 2023 in Ithaca with this PBS special by Ithaca College’s own Peter Johanns that was broadcast Labor Day weekend on WCNY and partner stations through the state. And we’ll be back in Ithaca next summer! https://lnkd.in/ezyqYn6a
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Happy #LaborDay from everyone here at Special Olympics New York! What are you looking forward to doing today?
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Huge thanks to our sponsors at Moog Inc. for a great time at Tuesday's bocce experience. We always appreciate your support! #GameChangers
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Want your company to volunteer for a life-changing experience? Join us October 18 and 19 for our State Fall Games in Glens Falls! Register today at https://bit.ly/FallGames24. #VolunteerOpportunity
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We are thrilled to announce that Jacob Babcock and Shaun Cuddeback will represent us at the Special Olympics Winter World Games #Turin2025 Final Leg Torch Run! Jacob and Shaun will join Special Olympics athletes and Law Enforcement Officers from around the globe to carry the Flame of Hope and ignite the #InclusionRevolution across Italy during this monumental event. Stay tuned for more updates by following Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics!
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Seven days, seven marathons. Beginning tomorrow, Jefferson County Lieutenant Shaun Cuddeback will run a week's worth of marathons to raise funds for our 2025 World Games athletes! Learn more about Sean and his mission below. #GameChanger
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#TBT to the Harding Mazzotti Drive for Inclusion, where we raised more than $20k for our athletes! Thanks to all who attended. #GameChanger
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