Sunday, May 11, 2008

Swimmer Sean Maynard of Craven County is making a big splash in and out of the water this year.

“Swimmers take your mark!” Bang! Six swimmers dove from the starting blocks to begin competition in the 500 yard freestyle event. Lots of cheers for Sean Maynard could be heard from the deck as his teammates, family and friends were rooting for the newest member of the Havelock High School swim team in Havelock, NC.

Mary Dwyer, Special Olympics Jones County coordinator, watched the race in her role as a high school aquatics official but was also silently rooting for her friend Sean. It had been Mary who encouraged Sean to try-out for his high school swim team after watching him compete in Special Olympics for the past five years. She knew Sean, 17, had a real gift in the water.

“I knew he could make the team,” said Dwyer. “But what has been amazing is to see how much he has improved and excelled both in and out of the water!”

Over the course of the Havelock High’s three-month swim season, Sean mastered a flip-turn and improved his freestyle times in every event. Most impressive was the nearly two minutes he shaved off his 500 yard free time! He also dropped 22 seconds from his time in the 200 yd free and took key seconds off his 100 and 50 yard free times as well! He works out six days a week and his efforts have paid off. His performance each meet earned key points for his team and he even qualified for consideration of a spot in the 3A High School Regional meet in the 500 yd–free. During the high school season-ending banquet, Sean was recognized with the Most Improved Male Swimmer award and received a standing ovation!

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2008 SONC Summer Games

Nearly 1,300 Special Olympics athletes from across the state will come to Raleigh on June 6-8 to compete in athletics, aquatics, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball and volleyball at the SONC Summer Games.  More than 1,000 volunteers are needed!  Download an individual volunteer registration brochure or a group registration form to join the fun!   


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2008 SONC Midsummer Tournament

More than 700 Special Olympics athletes from across the state will come to Raleigh to compete in bowling, equestrian, floor hockey and tennis during the 2008 SONC Midsummer Tournament July 18-20.  Download an individual or group volunteer registration form today!


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Cary Kickball Classic to benefit SONC

Remember how much fun kickball was a kid?  It's even more fun as an adult!  Gather a 10-person adult co-ed team and come play in the Cary Kickball Classic on Saturday, May 17!  The Classic is a fundraiser hosted by the NC Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics and is sponsored by Mac's Tavern in Cary.  
Entry fee is $150 per team.  Team members can create a personal fundraising web page to generate the entry fee and more at www.firstgiving.com/sonc .  Each team must have a minimum of four females.  Classic will be played rain or shine!


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Statesville Police Department's Cop-on-Top

On Thursday, May 8 at 11:30 a.m. officers from Statesville Police Department will go up on the roof of Chick-fil-A and not come down until Saturday, May 10 at noon!   They will be raising funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and will be collecting doanations and selling Torch Run T-shirts and hats.  
Come on out for a delicious Chick-fil-A meal and support a great cause at the same time.  Chick-fil-A is also donating a portion of the days proceeds to Special Olympics.


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Matthews Police Deartment Cops-on-Top

On Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 visit Chick-fil-A in Matthews, enjoy a great meal and support the officers from Matthews Police Department.  The officers will be on the roof of the Chick-fil-A raising money for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
Stop by and have some fun, enjoy a delicious meal and support Special Olympics athletes!


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Your Clunker is not a Junker! Donate your old or used car, boat or RV today! (pdf)

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2008 SONC Plane Pull

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Guilford/Greensboro Spring Games

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Wake County Sheriff's Office Cops- on-Top

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NCSBI and NCALE Cop-on-Top

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NCSBI and NCALE Cop-on-Top

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Cary Police Department Cop-on-Top


Special Olympics North Carolina is one of the largest volunteer organizations in the state with more than 20,000 charity volunteers. Involving more than 38,000 athletes who have intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics North Carolina is currently the second largest program in North America and seventh largest in the world. Special Olympics North Carolina offers training and competition in 20 sports, including everything from Alpine skiing to volleyball. The Special Olympics goal is to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport, by empowering them both on and off the field of play and bringing them into the larger society where they are respected and accepted. Special Olympics NC is a volunteer-driven organization. Whether you're interested in coaching athletes, helping in fund raising, coordinating events, or just helping out in our office, we have volunteer opportunities for just about everything. Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina are never charged a fee to compete. All of their expenses, including training, uniforms and other related costs, are paid for through generous donations from individuals and businesses. Support Special Olympics North Carolina by making a gift to one of our vital fundraising programs. North Carolina donations can also be made online through our secure site.