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Special Olympics New York
Spectator Sports
Albany, New York 3,962 followers
Providing sports training and competition to more than 31,000 athletes and Unified partners throughout New York State.
About us
Today, we serve more than 42,000 registered athletes and unified partners, making Special Olympics New York the largest program in the United States and the sixth largest program in the world. Special Olympics New York has its headquarters in Schenectady, with offices in the Long Island, New York City, Hudson Valley, Central, Western, Capital and Genesee regions. MISSION The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. FUNDING SOURCES Special Olympics New York is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is funded primarily by donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. Special Olympics New York never charges athletes, their families or caregivers to train or compete.
- Website
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http://specialolympicsNY.org
External link for Special Olympics New York
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Albany, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- inclusion, sports, health, competition, and athletics
Locations
Employees at Special Olympics New York
Updates
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Want another reason to cheer on Team USA during this year’s Paris Olympics? You've got it! Broadview Federal Credit Union is making financial contributions to Special Olympics NY for each medal our country earns at this year’s Olympics. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dmC8m6Gx. #BeAFan
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Tomorrow, WCNY will air their hour-long special of our February Winter Games from Syracuse. Get a sneak peek below, and tune in to your Central NY PBS station on July 25 to watch the whole thing! More details here: https://lnkd.in/emGs2KbQ #BeAFan
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Our anniversary giving match has been EXTENDED! Donate to help 2x the athletes achieve their best: https://lnkd.in/eMUUbgHS.
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We can’t wait for Thursday’s broadcast!
WCNY is bringing you a new special highlighting the athletes and coaches who participated in the 2024 Special Olympics New York Winter Games. Watch the athletes take part in four events and fulfill their dreams! Be sure to tune in when the show airs on Thursday, July 25 at 5 p.m. on WCNY-TV. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4bWPfY0. #WCNY #PBS #CNY #NYSSpecialOlympics #Special
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State Fall Games returns to Glens Falls on October 18 and 19! Will you join us? Volunteer for the experience of a lifetime at https://bit.ly/FallGames24. #BeAFan
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➡️ Today is Giving Day! ➡️ To celebrate our 56th Anniversary, we've set a goal to raise $5,600. And did we mentioned we're MATCHING DONATIONS? Change someone's life here: https://lnkd.in/eMUUbgHS.
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In honor of 56 transformative years of Special Olympics, we've set a $5,600 fundraising goal. Can you help us reach it? Your donation today will inspire champions throughout the state to achieve their best! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/eMUUbgHS.
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#SpecialOlympicsNY athletes inspire us every single day. Now it’s our turn to inspire them with words of motivation and support! Sign the athlete card today to wish our athletes good luck in their upcoming competitions: https://lnkd.in/eUPkY8W8.