About Our Area
Our Mission…
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-
type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation),
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.
Our Goal…
To help persons with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) participate as
productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair
opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports
training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their
capabilities and needs.
The Benefits…
Athletes who participate in Special Olympics improve physical fitness and motor
skills, develop self-esteem and confidence, make friends and increase family
support. Special Olympic athletes carry these benefits with them into their daily lives
at home, in the classroom and on the job. Families become stronger as they learn a
greater appreciation of their athlete’s abilities and community volunteers find out
what a good friend the athletes can be.
Funding…
Special Olympics Michigan is a non-profit organization supported entirely by private
funding and without the support of state or federal funds. Generosity of Michigan
organizations, individuals, and statewide businesses enable the program to
continue, which was a $6.5 million effort in 2003. Area 22 has an annual budget of
$46,000 that funds year-round programs for the athletes.
Geographical Area…
Special Olympic programs are offered in all 83 counties in Michigan. Area 22
encompasses all of Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties. Area 22 currently has an
average of 467athletes involved in the program.
Volunteers…
Over 18,000 volunteers contribute their time, energy and expertise to make the
Special Olympics program a reality in Michigan. Area 22 relies on the dedicated
support of more than 500 volunteers who offer their time and talents in a number of
ways, including coaching, chaperoning athletes at events, assisting with fund
raising and helping run local events and games.
Eligibility Requirements…
Special Olympics training and competition is open to every person with intellectual
disabilities (mental retardation) who registers to participate in Special Olympics as
required by the Special Olympics General Rules.
Our Mission…
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-
type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation),
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.
Our Goal…
To help persons with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) participate as
productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair
opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports
training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their
capabilities and needs.
The Benefits…
Athletes who participate in Special Olympics improve physical fitness and motor
skills, develop self-esteem and confidence, make friends and increase family
support. Special Olympic athletes carry these benefits with them into their daily lives
at home, in the classroom and on the job. Families become stronger as they learn a
greater appreciation of their athlete’s abilities and community volunteers find out
what a good friend the athletes can be.
Funding…
Special Olympics Michigan is a non-profit organization supported entirely by private
funding and without the support of state or federal funds. Generosity of Michigan
organizations, individuals, and statewide businesses enable the program to
continue, which was a $6.5 million effort in 2003. Area 22 has an annual budget of
$46,000 that funds year-round programs for the athletes.
Geographical Area…
Special Olympic programs are offered in all 83 counties in Michigan. Area 22
encompasses all of Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties. Area 22 currently has an
average of 467athletes involved in the program.
Volunteers…
Over 18,000 volunteers contribute their time, energy and expertise to make the
Special Olympics program a reality in Michigan. Area 22 relies on the dedicated
support of more than 500 volunteers who offer their time and talents in a number of
ways, including coaching, chaperoning athletes at events, assisting with fund
raising and helping run local events and games.
Eligibility Requirements…
Special Olympics training and competition is open to every person with intellectual
disabilities (mental retardation) who registers to participate in Special Olympics as
required by the Special Olympics General Rules.
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