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TRIUMPH E-NEWS - FALL 2009
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2009 State Fall Games
October 2-3 in
Seneca Falls
All events free and open to the public!
Special
Olympics New York's 2009 State Fall Games are coming soon to the New
York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls. Fall Games is one of  three
annual state games and more than 400 total competitions held each year
throughout New York. All events are free and open to the public and
"Fans in the Stands"are encouraged to attend all festivities and
competitions to cheer on the athletes.
> Complete story here <
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New York Rental Dealers Association Begins Fundraiser for SONY
 Stores across New York State set goal to raise $40,000.
In a year that has been financially challenging for so
many, people, businesses and non-profits alike, the New York State
Rental Dealers Association set an aggressive fundraising goal for their
annual Sponsor-an-Athlete program for Special Olympics New York. The
goal to raise $40,000 is $14,000 more than the $26,000 donation
presented to Special Olympics New York in 2008. Sponsor-an-Athlete
kicks-off August 22nd in over 250 member stores throughout New York
State. > Click here for more < |
Celebrating the Retirement of
Alys Prostack, Vice President Finance & Administration of Special Olympics New York
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Ave, Scotia, NY 12302
> Click here for more details and to register now <
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JOIN THE SONY FAN CLUB! The Special Olympics New York FAN CLUB is all about celebrating and supporting the Special Olympics mission with family and friends!
 Special Olympics New York is celebrating its 40th year of competition. The FAN CLUB is a perfect opportunity to start celebrating this milestone anniversary. Celebrate the First 40 Years to Ensure the Next 40.
Our vision is a world where every person, regardless of their ability or disability, is accepted, welcomed and valued - where each individual can contribute to the strength and goodness of his or her family, community, and country.
If you are a fan of sports that create unity, athletes who inspire, and connections that foster acceptance, then you are already a fan of Special Olympics.
So make it official! Gather your family & friends and join the Special Olympics New York FAN CLUB. Together we'll recruit even more FANS, raise awareness and funds for our athletes.
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| September 26 |
Hampton Bays Solar Plunge,
Boardy Barn & Meschutt Beach, Hampton Bays, |
| November 7 |
St Lawrence Seaway Plunge, New York Power Authority - Massena |
| November 21 |
Lake George Polar Plunge, Shepard Park Lake George |
| December 5 |
NYC Polar Plunge, Great Kills Beach |
| December 5 |
Rye Playland Polar Plunge,Rye Playland |
| December 5 |
Oneida Shores Polar Plunge, Oneida Shores County Park |
| December 6 |
Verona Beach Polar, Plunge, Verona Beach State Park |
| December 6 |
Western Region Polar Plunge, Hamburg |
| February 14 |
Rochester Polar Plunge, Rochester, Lake Ontario, Charlotte Beach |
| February 27 |
Queens Polar Plunge, Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York |
| March 13 |
Long Island Polar Plunge, North Hampstead Beach Park, Port Washington |
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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 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.
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