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Do you think the Polar Plunge® too crazy? Register as a chicken or run/walk in one of our Polar Struts!
Don’t forget after you register to ask your friends and family to support you! Send out an email or pass out Polar Plunge® business cards. Get creative by using our toolkit.
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Extreme cold…Extreme people…Extremely good cause!
Polar Plunge® 2012!
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Big 12 and Special Olympics have joined forces in a campaign to eliminate the demeaning and disgraceful use of the word retarded over the next two weeks. Starting Monday, January 23, and concluding on Feb 4, the Big 12 Conference will conduct awareness campaigns during men’s and women’s basketball games. During pre-game warm-ups the players, coaches, pep bands, and cheerleaders will wear special t-shirts for the campaign.
“The “R” word means “retarded” and it’s demeaning and disgraceful to be used in any context,” said Big 12 Conference senior associate commissioner Dru Hancock, who is the Conference’s main liaison with Special Olympics. “It’s a word we’ve seen and heard used far too much. This is a campaign to educate people and use our student-athletes and coaches to help educate people to end the use of that word”. Click here for complete release.
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Heartland Winter Games 2012
Over 250 Special Olympics athletes will participate in the 2012 John L Cassidy Heartland Winter Games. The event will feature competition in alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, figure and speed skating, floor hockey, and individual skills events. This competition is a regional event that draws athletes from four states with venues in Weston and St. Joseph, MO. Check out the sports page for more information on schedules and clinics.
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Are you up for some volleyball, are you ready for a run, or does a leisurely day of fishing appeal?
We have events to suit all temperaments! Check out our events page to print off information on each event or for registration details.
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Click on the calendar of events to see sports and events schedules or check the individual events pages under the Sports and Support Us Pages.
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 COUPONS FOR A CAUSE
For 30 years, P&G has been a loyal supporter of Special Olympics, and this year is no exception. On Sunday, January 1, 2012, keep an eye out for your P&GbrandSAVER® coupon book in your local newspaper. With more than $109 in savings in each book, purchasing your favorite products, translates into funds for Special Olympics. For each coupon redeemed, P&G will donate 3 cents to Special Olympics. So get your coupon books and help change someone’s life. Find a local newspaper that carries the P&GbrandSAVER® coupon book.
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AT&T PARTNERS WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS THROUGH THE "DONATIONS FOR YOU" PROGRAM
AT&T and Special Olympics are joining forces in a new cause-related marketing initiative. As part of this initiative, AT&T will make a donation to Special Olympics in the amount of $40 for each online purchase made on eligible AT&T products and services purchased online. Visit the Special Promotions page to learn more about AT&T and other partnerships with Special Olympics Kansas.
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 We are still accepting scarves for Special Olympics Kansas athletes. If you are interested in participating in the project click on the link for details.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Special Olympics Kansas has an ongoing need for volunteers for all types of activities.
SteppingStones Storms is in need of a Cycling coach for the spring - contact Marcella Keighley steppingstonesstorms@ymail.com if you are interested in helping.
Check out our webpage or contact Terri Price pricet@ksso.org, 913-236-9290 ext. 106 if you want more information about volunteering with SOKS. |
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