SO Brief 
SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
July 8, 2015
In This Issue
Athlete Profile
Thoughts from Randy
Golf Classic Sponsors
Something Special Dinner & Auction
Subway "You Share. We Share"
LETR News!
Four Corners Invitational
Athlete Profile
Name: Sam Smith
Team: Special Olympics Los Amigos
Sports: Bowling, Bocce, Aquatics, Golf
Highlights: Sam is the 2015 Special Olympics New Mexico Area 5 Athlete of the Year!

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Thoughts from Randy  
Hand in Hand

Over the past few weeks over 20,000 people across our nation have been running the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through all 50 states to raise awareness around the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.  The Unified Relay Across America (URAA) sponsored by Bank of America has successfully united people in building respect and inclusion on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities.  After each segment of the run is completed, there have been daily community celebrations highlighted by the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.   New Mexico had two - one at the plaza in Santa Fe and the other at Tim's Place in Albuquerque.  Both of these included remarks from celebrities, dignitaries, sponsors, coaches, athletes, and Board members.  Although each of these community events  took on different forms - both had a shared purpose - that of CELEBRATION.

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Thank you Golf Classic Sponsors!

The 2015 Golf Classic is next Monday at Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club! Thank you to the sponsors who made this event possible.

     
 
Community raises $79,200 to support SONM at the Something Special Dinner & Auction               
On June 27, almost 300 people gathered at Sandia Resort & Casino in support of Special Olympics New Mexico athletes at the first-ever Something Special Dinner & Auction. Sponsored by New Mexico Chevrolet Dealers, the event raised a grand total of $79,200 for the benefit our 3,100 athletes. 

Attendees were lucky enough to witness a gymnastics routine performed by  Special Olympics World Games athletes Jeannie Garriss and Rebecca Amador and hear a moving and entertaining speech by SONM athlete Abe Assaad. Governor Susana Martinez and Lobo Women's Basketball Coach Yvonne Sanchez were among community members who attended the event.

"The evening gave us an incredible opportunity to introduce 300 people to Special Olympics New Mexico's athletes and share what our programs do throughout the state," said SONM Executive Director Randy Mascorella. "We are thankful that so many members of our community joined us to celebrate the abilities of SONM athletes as public speakers, as World Games participants, and as productive members of our society."

The funds raised will go directly to SONM's three key initiatives of building inclusive communities, transforming lives through sport, and improving quality of life for New Mexico's Special Olympics athletes.

To view more photos from the event, click HERE.
Stop by Subway this weekend and support SONM!

Every weekend until August 31, more than 150 local SUBWAY® restaurants will participate in the "You Share. We Share." campaign to help support Special Olympics New Mexico.  

The "You Share. We Share" campaign encourages the community to get out and share their weekends with SUBWAY® restaurants, and SUBWAY® will share right back by donating a percentage of weekend sales, up to $25,000, directly to Special Olympics New Mexico.  As locally owned and operated franchises, SUBWAY® is excited to be able to further its commitment to the local community.

Be sure to stop by your local SUBWAY® this weekend! 
Law Enforcement Torch Run News!

Raise $500 and Rappel in Downtown ABQ for Over the Edge!

This year you can rappel Over the Edge of the 16-story New Mexico Bank and Trust Building by raising only $500! Ask your family and friends to help you reach your fundraising goal so that you can join the League of Edgers and participate in the most exhilaration fundraiser in Albuquerque.

As a special added bonus, Stoneage Climbing Gym will be offering two free rappel classes to prepare you for this epic adventure! These classes will take place Friday September 11 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Sunday September 13 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

To sign up to join our League of Edgers and begin your fundraising journey to go Over the Edge, click HERE.

Unified Relay Across America Celebration - Photos

We had a great time at last week's Unified Relay Across America Celebrations in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. If you missed them, or were there and just want to relive the fun, click HERE to view the photos from the Santa Fe Plaza Celebration and HERE to view the photos from the Albuquerque Tim's Place Celebration.
Four Corners Invitational Registration Info!  

The 2015 Four Corners Invitational is just over a month away and we can't wait for SONM athletes to show their chops in Unified Golf, Aquatics, Unified Softball! Registration for Areas 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 is due today. Area 4 is due next Wednesday the 15th. 

Click HERE to view the Area Competition schedule and we'll see you all on August 21!
 Upcoming 2015 Events

EVENT                              DATE                                 LOCATION   
Special Olympics World Games LA     July 25-Aug 2                                   Los Angeles
SONM Golf Classic                            July 13                                             Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club
Four Corners Invitational                      Aug 21-22                                        Farmington
Over the Edge                                    Sept 17-18                                       Albuquerque
State Equestrian Compeition               Sept 18-19                                       Clovis
SONM Board of Directors
 
Executive Committee : CHAIRMAN, Jack Eichorn; VICE CHAIRMAN, Karen Hudson; VICE CHAIRMAN, Bob Scanlon; SECRETARY, Ryan Danoff; and TREASURER, Steve Pino

Board Members: Tom Padilla, Jeff Ramirez, Ryan Garcia, David Harnick, Brad Hutchins, Walt Bolic, Darren Wilkins, Trish Stuart, Craig Amundson, Consuelo Bolagh-Cowder, Dub Girand, Warren Ellis, Cathy Tingstrom, and Mark Wiggins 
Contact Us

Special Olympics New Mexico
6600 Palomas Pl. NE Ste. 207
ABQ, NM 87109
 
Phone: 505-856-0342
Email: sonm@sonm.org