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Capitol Broadcasting Company believes one of our greatest responsibilities is supporting our community. CBC’s Community Profile is a new monthly feature on the Web – a way to inform our employees and the public about the work of area non-profits, and their volunteer opportunities and needs. For May 2008, take closer look at the Special Olympics North Carolina.
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Address: Phone: (919) 719-7662 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games Web site
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How To Help with the Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games: Volunteers receive a t-shirt and the satisfaction of helping one of the state's largest amateur sports organizations. You'll also get to meet some of the most inspiring athletes in the world. |
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"Since college, I've volunteered with Special Olympics so I'm thrilled to be serving now in such a capacity! I've seen first-hand the joy the Games bring to the athletes and those cheering them on from the sidelines. The stories inspire me. Special Olympics is truly a community effort and I can't wait to get started!" WRAL-TV Anchor/Reporter Debra Morgan, SONC Board Member |
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SONC provides a year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-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. The goal is for all persons of intellectual disabilities to have the chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.
The 2008 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games will take place in Raleigh on June 6-8. Nearly 1,300 athletes, 600 coaches, 500 family members and 1,000 volunteers will be a part of this momentous event. Athletes from across NC will compete in aquatics, athletics, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball or volleyball. WRAL-TV and FOX 50 are sponsors.
More than 1,000 volunteers are needed for June 6-8 Games. To volunteer, or find out more information, check out the