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June 2017
Greetings Supporter, From June 9th-11th, over 1,300 athletes competed at the 47th Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games hosted by our good friends at Towson University. It was an amazing weekend as athletes competed in bocce, cheerleading, softball, swimming and track & field. The Games have really evolved beyond just the weekend - during the week, there are 27 unique Law Enforcement Torch Run routs through communities across the state. These Games continue to be a symbol of hope and success. Our athletes are the authentic mechanism for change. When people take the time to learn who our athletes are - I mean really engage in conversations that provide valuable insight on the person - their lives are changed.
I'm pictured above welcoming athletes at the Opening Ceremony of this year's Summer Games. |
ATHLETE of the MONTH
Anaelle El-Or  Anaelle recently won a silver medal in the 2017 Special Olympics North America National Invitational Golf Tournament! Congratulations, Anaelle! Competes for: Frederick County Sports: Bocce, Bowling, Cheerleading, Golf, SwimmingFun Fact: Anaelle speaks Hebrew and lived in Israel Click here to watch Anaelle's full interview!
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2017 North American Invitational Golf Tournament - June 26-28, Seattle, WA - more info
Kayaking Championships - August 26th, Chestertown, MD UPCOMING EVENTS
Over the Edge - September 30th, Bethesda, MD - more info
2017 Summer Games
 The 2017 Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games were a success! From June 9-11, over 1,400 athletes competed in five sports at Towson University. Click below to see results and photos from the weekend!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brave in the Attempt Talks
On Wednesday, June 7th, Special Olympics Maryland, Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Developmental Disabilities Administration hosted an evening where individuals with intellectual disabilities shared stories of times in their lives where they have been 'brave in the attempt.'
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2017 NIT Golf Tournament
From June 26-28, Team Maryland traveled to Seattle, WA for the 2017 Special Olympics National Invitational Golf Tournament. Check out the results below!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteer Highlight: Bill Depauw
There are over 7,000 volunteers who are involved with Special Olympics Maryland. These volunteers are enthusiastic, energetic, and committed; a description that Bill Depauw, a Baltimore native, fits to a T.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why Should YOU Play Bocce?
Want to know why YOU should play bocce? Check out this video, courtesy of David Butts and Mid-Atlantic Aerial, from this year's Summer Games to find out!
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Sponsor Highlight
It's with the support of partners like State Employees Credit Union (SECU) that year-round programming for Special Olympics Maryland athletes is possible. SECU's sponsorship for the 2017 Summer Games play an integral part in our ability to provide the highest quality environment for competition.
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Golf Kart Karaoke Special Olympics Maryland - Frederick County athletes and NIT competitors Greg Fuss and Anaelle El-Or sing along in our first ever "Golf Kart Karaoke!" Click above to watch, and check back here for more segments! |
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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. |
