SO Brief 
SONM's Bi-Weekly Newsletter
March 23, 2016
In This Issue
Athlete Profile
Something Special Dinner & Auction
Welcome Back Mountain States
LETR News
Rebel Donuts!
Mother's Day 5K
Athlete Profile

Name: Ryan Sandoval
Team: Special Olympics San Juan County
Sports:  Poly Hockey, Bocce, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
Highlights: Ryan was honored as the February 13th French Athlete of the Game at the Lobo Men's Basketball Game!
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You can be a part of Something Special in June!

The weather is warming up, that means the summer is around the corner - and so is the Something Special Dinner & Auction presented by New Mexico Chevy Dealers! This dinner and auction event benefiting Special Olympics New Mexico will take place on June 25th at Sandia Resort & Casino. Special  Olympics supporters will gather for a night of food, fun and some pretty neat stuff - all for a good cause. Attendees can expect a silent auction with great items, followed by a delicious dinner and a live auction.

Sponsorship opportunities are available, or you can purchase a table or individual ticket and experience the event! All proceeds directly benefit SONM athletes and programs. To learn more, click HERE.
Welcome back Mountain States Insurance Group!

We are excited to announce that Mountain States Insurance Group will return as the  State Summer Games Presenting Sponsor for the 17th year in a row. Mountain States not only supports these games monetarily, they also provide excellent volunteers as escorts for our pentathletes.

Mountain States Insurance Group's commitment to Special Olympics New Mexico's athletes and programs makes every year's States Summer Games better than the last. Thank you Mountain States. Special Olympics New Mexico truly values this partnership.

To learn more about the 2016 State Summer Games, click HERE.


Law Enforcement Torch Run News!  

3rd annual LETR Guns vs. Hoses Hockey Game for Special Olympics this Saturday at ABQ Outpost Ice Arena

On Saturday, March 26th the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is hosting its 3rd annual LETR Guns vs. Hoses Hockey Game! Police officers from four different law enforcement agencies around the state will face off again Albuquerque Fire Department in a fast and physical game of ice hockey!

The puck drops at 10:30am at the Outpost Ice Arena in Albuquerque. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 14 years and under. Spend $20 on tickets and receive a free 2016 LETR dry-fit long sleeve shirt.

Come out and support our local police officers and firefighters as they take the ice for our Special Olympics athletes! For more information contact us at 505.856.0342.

2nd annual LETR Germaine Casey Motorcycle Competition raises over $27,000 for SONM
A huge congratulations to our Law Enforcement Torch Run agency Rio Rancho PD who earlier this month held an LETR event that raised over $27,000 for Special Olympics New Mexico!

On March 11th & 12th, LETR Rio Rancho PD's Motor Unit hosted over 40 law enforcement motor officers for the 2nd annual LETR Germaine Casey Motorcycle Training and Competition to benefit Special Olympics New Mexico.

LETR RRPD used the event to help motor officers hone their skills, as well provide awareness and fundraising for Special Olympics New Mexico.  LETR Rio Rancho Police Dept.'s Motor Unit teamed up once again with Intel to make this event a big success and a huge community event-drawing the likes of Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull, RRPD Chief Mike Geier, and Albuquerque PD Chief Gorden Eden. Last year, the event raised $8,000 for Special Olympics New Mexico.

Click HERE to see photos from the event.
One more week to be a "Rebel with a Cause"       

Rebel Donut will be continue to sell their special Anti R-Word donuts at both locations every Wednesday until the end of March. These donuts are not only delicious and decorated awesomely, they are also Spreading the Word to End the Word. As an added bonus Rebel is donating fifty cents per donut back to SONM. 

Stop by Rebel Donut today and next Wedneday to help us Spread the Word to End the Word, support SONM, and eat a great donut from an awesome community partner!

To learn more about Rebel Donut, click HERE.  
 
Spend this Mother's Day getting some exercise and giving back to SONM! 

Join us for the 2016 Mother's Day 5K! This Mother's Day Race is a 5K Run & Fitness Walk and a 1K Kids Fun Run! The event will be held on the scenic Albuquerque  Academy cross country course on May 8th! The morning will be filled with music, raffles, and fitness for all levels of athletes! And the best part is that a portion of the race proceeds will go to Special Olympics New Mexico.

For more info or to register, click HERE.  
 Upcoming 2016 Events 
                                      
EVENT                                                             DATE                                               LOCATION               
LETR State Relay                                           May 3- 20                                              Statewide State Summer Games                                             May 21-23                                             Albuquerque
Something Special Dinner & Auction                   June 25                                              Sandia Casino
Golf Classic                                                       July 11                                               Paa-ko Ridge  
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, Sarah McMahon, 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