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Two years ago the Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Fellowship Program was created to serve as a way for building a cadre of professionals to lead Special Olympics programs in developing nations.  For six weeks the Fellows receive hands on experience at Special Olympics Host Programs and intensive learning experiences at SOI Headquarters.  While in the United States these Fellows also utilize their time developing a Special Olympics project which addresses specific needs within their home countries.

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The second annual Over the Edge for SONM has arrived

Thursday, Sept. 23, Media Day kicks off the first day of Over the Edge with nearly a dozen media personalities and honored guests signed up and ready to participate in this one-of-a-kind event to support Special Olympics New Mexico.

On Friday, Sept. 24th from 9am to 4pm, registered participants, who have raised at least $1,000, will demonstrate their courage by rappelling down the 16-story building.

Want to go Over The Edge? There are still a few rappel slots open for Friday for any "day-of" adventure seekers. The cost to rappel is $1,000, which includes a memorable Over The Edge t-shirt. For more information, call Heather Scott at 505-269-1551.
 

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Inaugural Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day

Attention SONM fans! On Saturday, September 25, Special Olympics programs across the world will be joining together to celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day. 

Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s actions helped open the minds of all people to the gifts and talents of individuals with intellectual disabilities. In 1963, Eunice held several days of sport for dozens of boys and girls with intellectual disabilities in her own backyard to explore their capabilities in a variety of sports and physical activities.

We here at SONM would like to encourage you to honor this extraordinary woman's legacy by inviting friends and family to your backyard for a day of recreational sports, food and fun to reflect Eunice's impact on the world and especially the special needs population.

Then share your experiences by either:

- Emailing photos and recaps to oscarsolis@sonm.org
- posting your photos and recaps on www.facebook.com/sonmpr
- mailing in your photos and letters to:
      Special Olympics New Mexico
        6600 Palomas NE. Ste. 207
          Albuquerque, NM 87109
              Attn: Oscar Solis

To learn more, visit www.eksday.org

Editors Note: Click here to view New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's EKS Day Proclamation.

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Applebee's 20th Anniversary Celebration


On Sunday, Sept. 26 come join us for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the San Mateo Applebee’s location (corner of San Mateo & Academy). Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 - 100% of the proceeds benefit SONM's athletes and statewide sports program. Buffet is included in the price. You will also be able to order off the menu. There will be a cash bar, along with a live remote from 100.3 The Peak and a Live Band (The Hit Squad). Call Rhonda Gardner at (505) 856-0342 for more information.

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Denny's Promo

Be a fan of Special Olympics New Mexico by ordering an All American Slam during your next visit to Denny's. Denny's restaurants are continuing to raise support for Special Olympics New Mexico athletes at home and around the world. When you order an All-American Slam from now through August 2011, 10-cents will be donated to Special Olympics. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics in local communities across the U.S.

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Bank of America Promo

Bank of America and Special Olympics New Mexico have joined forces to turn everyday purchases into extraordinary experiences for athletes with intellectual disabilities.    

With the Special Olympics Visa credit card and personal checking account, you can help give children and adults with intellectual disabilities 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 their communities.

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