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See Whats Happening in Your Local Area | There are nine regions at Special Long Island, New York City, Hudson Valley, Central, Genesee, Capital District, Southern Tier, Western and North Country.
Please visit your region of interest to view calendar of events, news stories, latest coaches information and much more. | |
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 Summer Games Just Around the Corner - June 12-15, 2008
· More than 2,000 athletes and coaches, 150 support personnel, 2000 local volunteers and 400 family members will participate in the Summer Games.
· A spectacular Opening Ceremonies on Thursday at 8 pm includes the traditional Parade of Athletes, the completion of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the lighting of the Special Olympics Cauldron to signify the start of the Games.
· Athletic events on Friday and Saturday include: Aquatics, Basketball, Bowling, Powerlifting, Gymnastics, Tennis, Volleyball and Track & Field.
· In Olympic Village there is entertainment and Healthy Athletes, where participants are provided free examinations at the Fit Feet, Special Smiles and Healthy Hearing tents.
· Special Olympics New York serves 46,106 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
· Special Olympics New York offers 22 sports and organizes approximately 400 events each year.
· 25,000 people volunteer for Special Olympics New York.
STAY TUNED FOR E-NEWS ALERTS AND PHOTOS DIRECT FROM SUMMER GAMES!
Plus ...
Binghamton Mets Partner with Special Olympics New York to Welcome Families and Athletes of the 2008 State Summer Games 
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 Governor David Paterson Named Honorary Chair of Special Olympics New York
A Message from Neal J Johnson,
President & CEO of Special Olympics New York
Since its beginning in 1970, Special Olympics New York was given a credibility boost when Governor Nelson Rockefeller agreed to serve as Honorary Chair for our organization. Since that time, Governors Hugh Carey, Mario Cuomo and George Pataki have graced our letterhead, opened our Games and lent their support at fundraisers and competitions. These leaders have seen the value that the mission of Special Olympics provides to some of their most vulnerable constituents; those with intellectual disabilities.
We are most proud that Governor David Paterson has continued this tradition and has agreed to serve as Honorary Chair for Special Olympics New York. Governor Paterson, of all the Governors, knows first hand that it is not "disabilities" that frame our lives, but "abilities." We are an organization that provides opportunities for our 46,106 athletes to show off their abilities and what better person to lead them, but the one who has risen above multiple challenges and, through his sheer determination, is now the leader of this great state.
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New York Law Enforcement Torch Run
Bigger, Better, STRONGER ! Two thousand and eight has been a busy year for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) initiative in New York State. With a goal to double awareness and raise a $1million the program is constantly expanding and recruiting. The LETR committee from Buffalo to Long Island and Plattsburgh down to Binghamton have been busy mapping out Torch Runs and organizing routes to successfully escort the Torch to the State Summer Games. While taking this tour the Torch has passed through thousands of Law Enforcement hands representing agencies on all levels. | click here to read more |
If you are a torch runner or a friend of one, you can start your own fundraising page to earn incentive awards. For instance the first $50 in donations, you will receive a FREE LETR Event Shirt. Visit http://LETR.kintera.org/STR to find out more. | |
 MILLION DOLLAR DUCKS RACE
They're Back!!
Those little yellow ducks are returning to New York City this summer to help Special Olympics New York raise the bucks!
On August 6th approximately 25,000 rubber ducks will take the plunge into the East River and race from the Brooklyn Bridge to South Street Seaport for the 2008 Million Dollar Duck Race.
Single Duck Racer
1 FOR $ 5.00
Quack Pack
includes 5 racing duck adoptions
5 FOR $ 25.00
Quacker's Dozen
includes 13 racing duck adoptions for the price of 10!
13 FOR $50.00
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Special Olympics New York MISSION
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including mental retardation giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. Through their participation in Special Olympics New York athletes gain confidence and build a positive self-image, which carries into the classroom, the home, the workplace and the community. |
 By bookmarking and using GoodSearch.com each time you search on the internet you'll be helping by raising funds for Special Olympics New York automatically. Just type in our name "Special Olympics New York" when prompted for "Who do you GOODSEARCH for?
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