Since 2006, Wal*Mart employees across California have raised more than $1,350,000 for the athletes of Special Olympics. The Golden Partnership between Wal*Mart and Special Olympics has helped more than 2,700 athletes receive the benefits of health & fitness through sports in the local communities where Wal*Mart exists. In 2008, the goal for the Golden Partnership Campaign is to raise $1 million additional dollars and support 2,000 more local athletes.

 

Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports. In California alone, Special Olympics is serving 26,831 athletes and offers 23 sports. Special Olympics is FREE to the athletes and their families.

Money Raised To Date California-wide Goal: 1 Million Dollars = 2,000 Special Olympics Athletes Supported!