SUPPORT THE ATHLETES OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
December 16, 20091. Make a Year End Donation
Every dollar counts and generous donations from our supporters will help us reach more individuals with intellectual disabilities who want to participate in Special Olympics New Jersey and develop the perseverance, spirit and skills to realize their dreams.
2. Give the Gift of Song
There is always someone on your list who has everything or is just hard to buy gifts for. This year, you can send them holiday cheer and feel the joy of helping Special Olympics athletes. Donate to Special Olympics in the name of a friend and they will receive a card from you with a certificate for a holiday song download from the brand new "A Very Special Christmas Volume 7"!
www.SpecialOlympics.org/giftofsong
(For your gift to benefit New Jersey athletes, be sure to check "Target my donation by country or state" and select "New Jersey.")
3. Take the Plunge
If you haven’t tried a winter dip into the Atlantic Ocean before, maybe 2010 is your year. Sign up for either the Wildwood Plunge on January 16, or the Seaside Heights Plunge on February 27. It’s $100 to plunge but we’re sure your friends and family will help you raise even more to get you in the water!
4. Volunteer at Winter Games
The 2009 Winter Games take place February 1 to 3. at Mountain Creek in Vernon,and Skylands Arena in nearby Stockholm. Athletes will compete in Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Alpine & Cross Country Skiing, Figure and Speed Skating. We are always in need of volunteers with skiing experience. Is that you?
As a thank you for taking the time to think of Special Olympics New Jersey during this hectic, yet magical, time of the year, please enjoy the closing segment of our 2009 documentary, "Proud Past, Promising Future." We hope that you can share in the bright future of the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey.