What companies support the Special Olympics?

What companies support the Special Olympics?

Special Olympics is supported by individuals, foundations and partners, including the Christmas Records Trust, the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics, The Coca-Cola Company, United Airlines, The Walt Disney Company and ESPN, Microsoft, Lions Clubs International, Bank of America, Essilor Vision Foundation.

Who is the CEO of Special Olympics?

Mary Davis
Mary Davis is the Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics. She has been a longtime leader within the Special Olympics movement and currently leads an international team of over 250 professionals throughout the world. Davis started with Special Olympics soon after college as a local program volunteer and coach.

Where are the 2021 Special Olympics?

Swedish Government Decision Forces Special Olympics to Choose New Location for 2021 World Winter Games. WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 20: The Special Olympics World Winter Games, planned for Sweden in February 2021, will no longer take place in the European nation.

Who participated in Special Olympics?

Special Olympics athletes are people who are 8 years old or older and who have an intellectual disability. There is no upper age limit, and in fact, nearly one-third of our athletes are age 22 or older.

Why does the Special Olympics have a partner?

Why Partner with Special Olympics? Corporate partnerships with Special Olympics strengthen a partner’s brand value, engage employees, build consumer loyalty and promote business objectives. 95% of consumers recognize us as a brand deserving of respect, loyalty and good will in the United States.

How much does it cost to sponsor the Special Olympics?

Sponsor an Athlete It costs $500 to provide year-round sports training and competition for each athlete, which includes transportation, meals, uniforms, and more. To find out how you can sponsor one or more Special Olympics Southern California athlete, please contact Brandon Tanner at [email protected] or 562.502. 1041.

What is the salary of the CEO of Special Olympics?

CEO Mary Davis’ salary is listed at $453,564 with other compensation listed at $33,432, according to the Form 990. Charity Navigator, a service that rates nonprofits and charities based on their financial disclosures, gives the Special Olympics an overall rating 90.49 percent out of a possible 100.

Is Tim Shriver related to the Kennedys?

He is a member of the Kennedy family as the third child of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of the Special Olympics, and Sargent Shriver, who helped found the Peace Corps. Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Where are the next Special Olympic Games in 2022?

Kazan, Russia
Kazan, Russia will host the Special Olympics World Winter Games in 2022 with a key aim of transforming the lives and prospects of people with intellectual disabilities across Russia.

What is a Special Olympics unified partner?

Unified Sports brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team. As a Unified Partner, you play on the team at your skill level: If you are a beginner, you will play with the beginners, or with the intermediate level or with the advanced group.

What does Special Olympics do with donations?

All donations to Special Olympics, Special Olympics, Inc. or Special Olympics International (“SOI”) support the Special Olympics mission of providing year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in communities throughout the United States and abroad.

Is Special Olympics a good organization?

Exceptional. This charity’s score is 93.85, earning it a 4-Star rating. Donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity.

Do Special Olympic coaches make?

Special Olympics Coaches earn $72,000 annually, or $35 per hour, which is 67% higher than the national average for all Coaches at $36,000 annually and 9% higher than the national salary average for ​all working Americans.

Where is the next summer Special Olympics?

From 17 – 25 June 2023, Berlin, Germany will welcome 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from approximately 170 countries to compete in 24 sports. The athletes will be supported by more than 3,000 coaches and 20,000 volunteers.