2017-2018
HIGHLIGHTS
6. Special Olympics Haiti
Since 2014, Special Olympics Delaware has partnered
with Special Olympics Haiti to provide support to their
developing program, including board governance training,
sport-specific clinics, athlete skills assessment and games
management training.
7. Torch Run Sponsors
This year marked the alliance of three law enforcement
associations in support of the 160-mile Delaware Law
Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The
Delaware State Troopers Association (DSTA), Fraternal
Order of Police State Lodge (FOP) and Correctional
Officers Association of Delaware (COAD) showed
their unified support of this signature event that is the
cornerstone of law enforcement's support of Special
Olympics Delaware.
8. Over the Edge
Special Olympics athlete JJ Justice was the inspiration
for his mom Melissa Renzi to recruit nine of her closest
friends to join her and rappel down the side of 300
Delaware Avenue, a 17-story building in downtown
Wilmington. Since its inception in 2011, Melissa holds
the record for recruiting the most number of 'edgers' in a
single year!
9. Truck Convoy
This year celebrates the 15th Truck Convoy for Special
Olympics Delaware. This unique event brings together
members of the trucking industry from around the region
in celebration of America's compassionate army of
truck drivers in support of Delaware's Special Olympics
athletes.
10. Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator, America's largest and most utilized
independent evaluator of charities, awarded Special
Olympics Delaware the prestigious 4-star rating.
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