Do you want to change lives?
As fans of our inspirational athletes, we invite you and your friends, family and colleagues to get involved in Special Olympics and ... Be a Fan. There are THREE WAYS to Be a Fan:
1) Sign up to volunteer and work with our athletes during training, competitions and special events.
2) Take the Be A Fan Challenge and you and your family and friends can sponsor a Special Olympics athlete for six months or an entire year.
3) Be a cheerleader and get on our VIP list. We will keep you informed of all Special Olympics Northern California sporting events, special events and celebrations, as well as fun local fundraising events.
OUR GOALS
Help provide financial resources for 1,000 athletes to train and compete during the 2008-2009 season.
- Raise $250 to support an athlete's training and competition for 6 months OR
- Raise $500 to support an athlete's training and competition for ONE YEAR.
Recruit 800 new coaches and volunteers to train athletes throughout Northern California in 2009.
Raise awareness of the abilities and achievements of children and adults with developmental disabilities.
WHY
Special Olympics is free to our athletes and families but we need your help. Special Olympic athletes perform better at school, at work and at home. They are more likely to live independently, hold a job, participate in community activities and develop close friendships. More than 13,000 athletes train and compete year-round in 19 Olympic Sports. With your help we can reach many more people with developmental disabilites.
If you are a fan of courage, determination and reaching your personal best, then you may already be a fan of Special Olympics. Let's make it official and do something great!
