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"Special Olympics sponsors give me and my fellow athletes the courts and the fields; the swimming pools and the weights. The give us the volleyballs and the baseball gloves ... Sponsors give us the GAMES."

-- Joe Iaconis, Special Olympics athlete, Wegmans employee

Local, regional and statewide entities can tap into the vast sales and marketing power of Special Olympics New York, sponsorships offer the reach and efficiency of measured media, the goodwill and positive imagery of cause-related marketing and the reach of grassroots constituents. Our top level Statewide Sponsor package offers year-round, program-wide benefits and has been designed with two goals in mind:

To exponentially raise the sales bar for our corporate partners and;

To provide the best sports training and competitions for as many athletes as possible.

Supporting the activities of Special Olympics New York fits any budget. The positive nature of our mission takes our sponsors to the heart of their market, delivering impact and brand building at a remarkable low cost. Whether you become a Statewide Sponsor or a supporter of a local event, you will enjoy many opportunities to increase sales, enhance your image, introduce new products, strengthen business and shareholder relationships and boost employee morale.

In addition, supporting Special Olympics New York makes a direct and significant impact on the lives of the individuals with intellectual disabilities. Each of the 43,000 athletes who currently participate in our programs, do so at no cost to them, their families or their caregivers. Your partnership will help afford those with continuing opportunities and help us reach out to more athletes.

Highlight Sponsor: DISNEY

Special thanks to Disney for sponsoring us.
Visit: www.disneysports.com/sportsenthusiasts



Facts worth knowing ....

Worth Magazine named Special Olympics as one of the top 100 charities in the U.S.

Special Olympics has 97% Name Recognition in the U.S. (Performance Research, 2001)

Special Olympics was named the “Most Credible Charity in America .” (Chronicle of Philanthropy)

Special Olympics was named 2001 Non-Profit of the Year (Direct Marketing Association)

84% of the public believes that corporate partnerships with Special Olympics  “make a difference” in the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities (Performance Research, 2001).

There are a multitude of corporate and individual sponsorships on the local, regional and statewide levels. Whether floor hockey is your sport of choice or you think a multi-day bike tour is the best way to raise funds, you can choose from more than 400 events a year to behind. Click here to read about our current sponsors.

In Your Community Click on the map to visit a New York region closest to you. There are nine regions at Special Olympics New York; Long Island, New York City, Hudson Valley, Central, Genesee, Capital District, Southern Tier,
Western and North Country.

Find calendar of events information including fund-raising events, competitions, press releases and latest headline news for each region.