🎉 Congratulations to Don Blackburn, O.D.! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Don Blackburn, our dedicated Clinical Director for the Opening Eyes program at Special Olympics Delaware, has been awarded the prestigious Golisano Health Leadership Award for 2024! 🏆 Don's unwavering commitment to improving visual care for our athletes has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals with intellectual disabilities here in Delaware. Under his leadership, the Opening Eyes program has expanded its reach, providing comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, and vital follow-up care to ensure our athletes can see clearly and perform their best. The award is a testament to Don's tireless dedication to health inclusion. We are incredibly proud of his achievements and grateful for his contributions to our community. Join us in celebrating Dr. Blackburn and his remarkable work! 🌟👏 #SpecialOlympicsDelaware #GolisanoHealthLeadershipAward #InclusiveHealth #OpeningEyes #MakingADifference
About us
Special Olympics Delaware The mission of Special Olympics Delaware is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities giving them continued opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics athletes train and compete in any of the 20 Olympic-type sports offered. Fall sports include soccer, equestrian, long distance walking/running, bocce, cycling, flag football and volleyball. Winter sports are bowling, ice skating, Nordic and alpine skiing, snowshoeing, basketball, power lifting. During the spring and summer, the sports include golf, aquatics, athletics (track and field), tennis, roller skating and softball. These programs are provided free of charge to all participants. Through Special Olympics, the athletes develop physical fitness; gain confidence in their own abilities and demonstrate courage through their perseverance to succeed. As athletes gain new skills on the playing field and they become more active and involved in sports, their health and fitness continues to benefit. The impact of Special Olympics extends beyond sports. It gives family members hope, optimism, stronger family connections, and a social network who understand their concerns and their joys.
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http://www.sode.org
External link for Special Olympics Delaware
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Newark, Delaware
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- Nonprofit
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619 S College Ave
Newark, Delaware, US
Employees at Special Olympics Delaware
Updates
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Special Olympics, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company recently announced an eight-year extension of their longstanding global partnership, rooted in the shared values of championing inclusion. The partnership runs through 2031 and is a testament to The Coca-Cola Company's belief in the mission of Special Olympics to showcase the limitless potential of individuals with intellectual disabilities and celebrate the unifying and transformative power of sport. "We are honored and grateful to continue our long-standing partnership with Coca-Cola to create and inclusive world for everyone," said Mary Davis, Special Olympics CEO. "Coca-Cola has been an agent of change for inclusion in creating experiences and opportunities for our millions of athletes, coaches and volunteers, forever changing the way the world views inclusion." "Special Olympics, much like Coca-Cola, helps bring people together through sports, inclusivity and celebration," said James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company and member of Special Olympics Board of Directors. "We're proud to continue supporting this important organization, while cheering on every athlete courageously pursuing their dreams." For more on this groundbreaking agreement with our founding partner, click here https://ow.ly/BHUQ50StIHL #ChoosetoInclude
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One month ago today, the first leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics took place. This year nearly 800 Torch Runners raised over $82,000, shattering the previous record for money raised by nearly $14,000. Delaware Law Enforcement play a crucial role in Special Olympics Delaware and we could not thank them enough for all the support that they have provided our organization over the years!
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We're growing! Two more jobs are now open here at Special Olympics Delaware for Director of Development and Director of Special Events. If you would like to join our growing team and make a difference in our communities, apply here at https://lnkd.in/eCF-A8aq
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⛳🏌️♂️Special Olympics Delaware Summer Camp Golf Classic will be held Monday, September 23rd at the exclusive Bidermann Golf Course in Wilmington. Proceeds from this tournament enable over 120 children and adults to attend Special Olympics Delaware Summer Camp free of charge. 🏌️♂️⛳ 📣Special Olympics Delaware is still looking for sponsors and golfers for this event. You can register to be a sponsor or golfer at this event at this link: https://ow.ly/h7Ep50Sr1Ei
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We're hiring for Senior Director of Unified Champion Schools! Join us in building a more inclusive environment in Delaware schools. Apply at: https://lnkd.in/eCF-A8aq
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Brave Edgers raising funds and awareness for our athletes while rappelling down a building!
Wow! Congratulations to Chandler Elliott-Fehle on going Over the Edge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware. Chandler repelled from the top floor of 300 Delaware Ave. and raised substantial funds for Special Olympics athletes. Many thanks to Brandywine Realty Trust for hosting this amazing event. Pictured: Parker Havis, Alison Mitchell, Leslie Henderson, Chandler Elliott-Fehle and Sara Toner-Wagner. #OvertheEdge #SpecialOlympicsDE #
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Thank you Delaware Department of Correction, and congratulations to Jesse!
This week the DOC Training Academy staff recognized Special Olympics of Delaware athlete Jesse Benson as Delaware DOC’s first Honorary Drill Instructor! Jesse has been an integral part of our DOC Officer cadets’ Torch Runs, not only running alongside our cadets and instructional staff, but leading the pack. His dedication and motivation inspire us all to aim for excellence. We are incredibly proud of you, Jesse and are thrilled to officially call you member of the DOC family! To learn more about the Delaware DOC Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy Torch Run team and how you can contribute click here: https://lnkd.in/eWybf8aY #DOCProud #SpecialOlympics
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Not a member of law enforcement but want to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics? 🔥👟 Register as a "Supporter" and you will receive this year's awesome Torch Run t-shirt to wear with pride! Deadline to register is next Friday, May 24. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3qSRqPk
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📢 Volunteer Photographers Needed 📢 We are seeking volunteer photographers to help cature the iconic memories at our Over the Edge event in downtown Wilmington next Thursday, May 9. If you are interested, or know of anyone who may be interested, please contact info@sode.org.
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