Reach for the Gold
More than 700 Special Olympic athletes from 32 Northern California counties are coming to Davis, California June 26-28. Their quest: to reach for the gold as they compete in the sport that has required their hard work, time and commitment. Not everyone will win gold medals, but it is their quest, their courageous effort and their spirit that makes them all want to reach their own personal goals.
You are invited to help Summer Games athletes Reach for the Gold this summer, and take part in an experience that tends to bring out the best in your community and gives you an opportunity to be inspired by so many Special Olympic athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Special Olympics?
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities FOR FREE. By participating in Special Olympics, athletes learn life skills, resulting in a renewed self-confidence in their own abilities. The self-esteem they gain carries over into their every day lives, enabling them to be contributing members of their local communities. Special Olympics Northern California is able to provide these services to more than 13,000 athletes thanks to the generous support of individuals, companies and organizations who contribute financially and support our fundraising efforts through campaigns such as the Reach for the Gold campaign. Find out more about Special Olympics
What is Reach for the Gold?
Reach for the Gold is both our theme for our 2009 Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games and a community awareness and fundraising campaign for Special Olympics. Its goal is to promote friendship, fitness, tolerance and dignity while raising much-needed funds for our athletes.
The Reach for the Gold Community campaign kicked off May 1 with an assortment of fundraising activities and culminates with a with a Reach for the Gold 5K Walk/Run that will begin and end at the A Street Field, adjacent to Toomey Field on the UC Davis Campus.
How can I get involved in Reach for the Gold?
1) Participating businesses might collect funds to support the Summer Games through collection cups, icon sales or special events.
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2) Community organizations, student-based groups or individuals are asked to raise money in the way that suits them best - be it car washes, bake sales, bingo parties or more.
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3) Individuals, families, sports teams and clubs can raise money by sponsoring or participating in the June 26 Reach for the Gold 5K Walk/Run.
Get walk information.
Where does the money go?
The money raised will help support the free year-round sports training and competition programs provided by Special Olympics Northern California including the Special Olympics Northern California Summer Games where more than 750 athletes will compete and reach for the gold.
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Reach for the Gold
Be a part of the Games and see how you can help Special Olympics’ athletes Reach for the Gold in this year’s competition.
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