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April 2017
Greetings Supporter, "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give." -Sir Winston Churchill If, as Churchill says, "we make a life by what we give," then it's fair to conclude that our volunteers are "making" quite a life. Not only for themselves, but for our athletes, our families, other volunteers, and the communities where they live. As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, I want to express my gratitude. On behalf of all of our 7,549 athletes, I want to thank each and every one of the 6,137 volunteers who make a difference every day.
I'm pictured above looking on as Special Olympics Maryland athlete Patrick Speaker is recognized by the Washington County Board of Commissioners for his accomplishments at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. |
ATHLETE of the MONTH
Josh Smith  Sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Equestrian, Golf, Powerlifting, Soccer, Swimming Fun Fact: Josh is a trainer for Pathfinders for Autism, where he teaches law enforcement and first responders how to interact with people with intellectual disabilities while on the job Click here to read more about Josh!
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IUS State High School Track & Field Invitational - May 9th-10th, Hyattsville, MD - more info
IUS State High School Outdoor Bocce Tournament - May 18th, Chestertown, MD - more info UPCOMING EVENTS
Mickey Steele Charity Poker & Golf - May 18th-19th, Queenstown, MD - more info
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Special Olympics Maryland celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week from April 23-29. While we appreciate our volunteers every week of the year, we want to take this opportunity to say thank you.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesdays with Tim
Annu Singleton, Special Olympics Maryland - Baltimore City athlete, recently visited Special Olympics International and sat down with Chairman Tim Shriver to ask him insightful questions about Special Olympics.
Follow us on Facebook to catch the rest of the #TuesdaysWithTim segments! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017 Summer Games Events
The 2017 Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games are just weeks away! You and a guest are invited to participate in many of the events we have lined up at Towson University, including:
-Brave in the Attempt Talks
-Opening Ceremonies
-Sports Venue Tours
Don't miss this opportunity to see the impact this program is having on the athletes we serve and the communities around them.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meet the Weingrams
Meet the Weingram family from Baltimore County and learn about their experiences of raising their son Matthew, a Special Olympics Maryland athlete, and his brothers.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Washington County Athlete Recognized
Photo by Kevin G. Gilbert/Herald-Mail Media Special Olympics Maryland athlete Patrick Speaker was recognized by the Washington County Board of Commissioners for his accomplishments at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WBAL-TV Interview
Special Olympics Maryland athlete Adam Hays sat down with WBAL-TV President and General Manager Dan Joerres to ask him about his job and why Special Olympics Maryland is important to him.
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2017 Summer Games
The 2017 Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games are just a few short weeks away! Click here for more information. |
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Donate
Did you know that an athlete does not pay to participate in Special Olympics Maryland? Click here to donate today! |
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Bravelets
Check out the jewelry selection at Bravelets! $10 of your purchase will be donated to SOMD. Click here to shop. |
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Athletes Served
7,549 5,143 TRAINING & COMPETITION 2,406 TRAINING
2015-2016 CHANGE (+ 3.3%) (+ 238 athletes) |
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Spending Wisely in Maryland
87% of every dollar raised is spent on sports training and competition, and athlete retention and recruitment. Click here to see a copy of our current financials. |
