2. Special Olympics A way of life Family Campus 2012

3. Mission Statement Special Olympics The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympics-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving 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.

4. - Non profit organisation -More than 170 countries -More than 3,7 million athletes -Many Volunteers -Unique sport program for people with I.D. -Young Athletes program -Unified athletes with and without I.D. Special Olympics worldwide

5. Special Olympics Family Why do families choose Special Olympics ?

6. Friendship

7. Confidence

8. Contact with other athletes

9. Have a good time and being happy

10. Acceptance and Compassion

11. Support and Motivated

12. Other -Become stronger and braver -Empowerment of the families and athletes -Determination to learn and achieve something

13. How can you be a part of it ?

14. You can be a … Volunteer Coach Referee Driver Partner Sponsor …