General Media Highlights From Around the World
-- SN – Supermarket News (US), 25 August --Bozzuto’s Raises $165,000 for Special Olympics
Bozzuto’s here, in concert with its IGA Hometown Wheels program, and the Hometown Foundation, raised $165,000 for the Special Olympics of Connecticut Sunday via its Dream Ride motorcycle event—$65,000 more than was raised by the event last year. Read more
-- Bristol Press (US), 24 August --Thousands ride for a dream
Thousands of motorcyclists rode for miles through the state Sunday to support the Special Olympics at the ninth-annual Dream Ride. The Dream Ride has raised more than $800,000 over eight years, all of which goes to the Special Olympics, and it has continued to grow, bringing in more people and donations. Read more
-- Hamptons.com (US), 24 August --Governor Attends Best Buddies Gala In Support Of Volunteerism
The Best Buddies Hamptons Gala, one of the most poignant East End charitable events, was held on Friday, Aug. 21 at the beautiful home of Anne Hearst and Jay McInerney. The environment, animal rescue, and the arts are all causes worth our attention and assets, but to positively impact the life of another human being is pure altruism in its most elemental and profound form. “Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities." Read more
-- NY1-TV (US), 24 August --Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Special Olympics
Residents on Staten Island find another good way to beat the heat this weekend while supporting a good cause. 12 year-old megan ajello and her family set up a lemonade stand in prince's bay to raise money for the Special Olympics. megan, who has cerebral palsy, had an important part in the fundraiser. Read more
-- La Prensa (Bolivia), 23 August --Sports Day Registers People with Intellectual Disabilities
The objective of this fair was to promote the social inclusion and the recognition of the special capacities. 500 people registered by Special Olympics Bolivia (SOB) and National Bank of Bolivia (BNB), and who attended the Sport Day of Integration for People with Intellectual Disability yesterday, in the seat Scout Antofagasta, of the Central Urban Park of the large city of La Paz. Read more
-- Quad-Cities Online (US), 20 August --For love of the game: ISC takes on Special Olympians
For a moment, there was a sense of normalcy. Life may have given the athletes in the Special Olympics frustration. But on Thursday's sun-splashed afternoon at Moline's Greenvalley Complex, they stood tall and, most important, felt equal. Read more
-- The News Star (US), 20 August --World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Aug. 28-29
Northeast Louisiana Special Olympics welcomes the World’s Largest Truck Convoy to the Ike Hamilton Expo Center Aug. 28-29. Each trucker donates $100 to Special Olympics to participate. This year Corvette owners and motorcyclists are invited to join the convoy. Local Law Enforcement Torch Run officers will assist with the event. Read more
-- New Kerala (India), 20 August --Three days Special Olympics from Nov. 6 in Jalandhar
Jalandhar, Aug 20 : The three-day 14th National level Special Olympics will be held at Jalandhar from November 6. Teams of mentally challenged more than 600 children from UP, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana and Jammu Kashmir are expected to participate in the Special Olympics. http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-96314.html
-- Editor and Publisher (US), 20 August --'Chicago Sun-Times' Sharing Single-Copy Sales With Special Olympics
For every copy of the Chicago Sun-Times sold in stores or on the street Thursday, the newspaper is donating five cents to Special Olympics Illinois. The Sun-Times said it has pledged a minimum of $7,250 to the organization, but hopes to raise more than $10,000 from the single-copy sales. Read more
Global Sponsors
-- Globes (Israel), 25 August --Coca-Cola CEO guest of honor at Globes event: Proceeds from the event on August 31 will go to the Israel Special Olympics
How does a super-brand established in the late 19th century navigate the economic storms of the third millennium? How does it cope with the rapid development of markets, rising awareness about health and the environment, and with multifaceted media? The Coca-Cola Company chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent will answer these questions during a visit to Israel to attend a joint event by "Globes" and the Israeli Special Olympics Committee on August 31. Read more
Health and Wellness
-- New Blaze (US), 22 August --UCare grant will help enhance and expand the "Healthy Athletes" program in Minnesota
UCare announced today that its UCare Fund has made 19 grants totaling $266,400 to Minnesota organizations working to reduce obesity and promote healthy lifestyles among people of all ages. Read more