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SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
| May 2, 2012
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Athlete Profile
Name: Stephen Vegara Team: Special Olympics Rio Rancho
Sports: Track and Field, Softball, Poly Hockey
Highlights: Stephen won a Silver medal in Shot Put at the 2011 State Summer Games and will be competing in our 2012 State Summer Games in Shot Put, 100m Run and the Sprint Medley.
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Thoughts from Randy - Blog
Seek To Do Good
"You gotta do this! Keep it in your head! You can do this!" These were the emotional pre-4 x 100 meter relay instructions from one of 300 student volunteers representing five high schools, who came on Saturday to help with SONM's Area 5 Summer Games. Teenagers - who stepped forward, sought to do good, and by doing so - found that happiness ran after them in ways they never expected!
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Denver Broncos Raffle Tickets
Football season is around the corner and here is your chance to see the much talked about Denver Broncos in action. With 8 chances to win 4 club level seats at a Broncos Home Game, where you are sure to get a view of the 4 time MVP Quarterback Peyton Manning, this is an opportunity you cannot pass up. Purchase your raffle tickets for $20.00 each or 6 for $100.00, proceeds benefit your Special Olympics New Mexico. The drawing will be held Monday July 23, 2012 at the SONM office. For more information and to purchase tickets please contact torchrun@sonm.org or call 505-856-0342 . |
2012 State Summer Games
. The 2012 State Summer Games are upon us, in 3 weeks from May 18-20 at the Track and Field Center at UNM over 800 athletes, 100 Unified Partners, 100 Coaches, and over 1,000 Volunteers will gather to celebrate the joy of sport and competition. You will not regret spending a day at the track where you will see races from the 50 meter run to the 3,000 meter run with a few relays thrown in the mix. Field events will blow your mind from Shot Put, Long Jump and our newly popular Turbo Jav and don't miss heading to the soccer fields to see our greatest growing sport Bocce Ball. On Saturday May 19, 2012 SONM will join forces with UBS once again to offer the Special Olympics Blood Drive from 8am to 2pm on Saturday the 19th at the UNM track and field North Parking lot. For every one donation, up to three lives can be saved and for many of our athletes who experience medical issues, the life you save may be one of theirs. To register to give blood contact Christine Sandoval at 505-856-0342 or log onto www.unitedbloodservices.org and enter Sponsor Code: SO. We are thrilled to have the support of Cliffs Amusement Park and are excited to announce this years victory dance and celebration will take place IN the park. Rides, Games, Fun and Dinner from Blakes Lotaburger will make the 2012 State Summer Games Victory Dance one for the books. But it doesn't end there. Volleyball State Competition starts bright and early on Sunday morning at Sandia Prep High School. The competition is fierce and the skills of our athletes are ready to be showcased. This event is worth setting the alarm on Sunday morning We can't wait to see everyone at competition including you. For more information on the 2012 State Summer Games please contact the SONM office at 505-856-0342 |
SONM Celebrates Family and Friendship Tree Endowment with a Look Back at its Roots
Mary Jean Owen is the kind of person we might all strive to be. She's kind, considerate, loving, and joyful. But combine those traits with "courageous, spirited, dedicated, and persistent," and you have a person whose athletic abilities have waged war on negative perceptions and have crushed barriers. Consequently, in this Roswell resident you see a typical member of our Special Olympics family.
In 1970, Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM) opened its doors to spread the mission of Special Olympics and serve individuals with intellectual disabilities, their family members and the community at large. For over 40 years, thousands of Special Olympics athletes like Mary Jean have benefited physically and emotionally from the accomplishments achieved by training and competing in sport.
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LETR Officers Take on Moriarity High School Boys and Girls Basketball Teams to Raise Awareness and Fund for Special Olympics
On Thursday, April 26th members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run in Area 5 led by officer Johnathan White of the New Mexico State Police joined the Moriarty High School boys and girls basketball teams and many brave volunteers to compete in two charity basketball games to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics New Mexico (SONM). LETR officers competed against both Pintos teams the high school's John B. Salvo gymnasium, and brought in over $1,000 to benefit SONM's athletes and sports program. Sponsors included Moriarty Foods, Moriarty Concrete Products Inc and Craig D. Nelson and the Moriarty/Edgewood School District. The event also drew notable support from additional individuals and organizations. The Mountain View Telegraph , Moriarty's local newspaper, covered the event
Albuquerque Dragway Hosts Law Enforcement Torch Run Fundraiser for Special Olympics on May 12th
On Saturday, May 12th Albuquerque Dragway, in collaboration with the New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run, will host a fund raiser during the Hot Rod Rumble race and show at the Albuquerque Dragway located at the Mesa Del Sol community. The event is scheduled from 4pm to 10pm and will feature Pre 73 Hot Rods, Customs, and Classics 7 Vintage Drag Cars. A donation from every car and every spectator goes to support New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Mexico. A complimentary pass is available, which includes admission for one SONM athlete and two of his/her family members. Please call our Torch Run Liaison at (505) 856-0342 by 4pm on Thursday, May 10th. |
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Upcoming 2012 Events
Law Enforcement Torch Run May 7-18 Statewide
State Summer Games May 18-20 Albuquerque
SONM Golf Classic July 16 Albuquerque
SONM Dinner & Auction July 21 Albuquerque
Four Corners Invitational August 17-19 Farmington
State Equestrian Competition September 14-15 Clovis
Over The Edge September 20-21 Albuquerque
North Regional Bowling October 27-28 Bernalillo
Holiday Classic November 16-18 Las Cruces
Posole Ole Fun Walk December 1 Albuquerque |
SONM Board of Directors
Executive Committee
CHAIRMAN, Tom Padilla VICE CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn VICE CHAIRMAN, David Harnick SECRETARY, Suzanne Frazier TREASURER, Nick Loftis Board Members: Shaylene Stephens, Nestor Romero, Suzanne Fields, Bruce Beebe, Bob Scanlon, Jim Reist, Sharen Hart, Blake Brown, Brad Hutchins, Walt Bolic, Darren Wilkins, Trish Stewart, and Craig Amundson. | |
Contact Us
Special Olympics New Mexico
6600 Palomas Pl. NE Ste. 207
ABQ, NM 87109
Email: sonm@sonm.org
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