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EVENT SPONSOR


Business organizations may wish to combine the cash and in-kind service donations into one donation by sponsoring an entire event, such as skiing.  At this level, the sponsor's name will be directly linked to the event in all press releases, signage at the event as well as the customary acknowledgement from the Management Team.  Business organizations who choose this method also can get their employees involved as volunteers in various capacities from registration officials to race timers and athlete companions.

 

This is a great way to build cohesiveness within your own organization.

 
 

Why Partner with Special Olympics?


Sponsorship funds help improve the lives of special needs athletes from through-out Westmoreland County.

Special Olympics has high recognition and visibility:

  • 97 percent name recognition in the United States, according to Performance Research (2001)
  • "Favorite Charity," according to a Time Magazine survey, Citicorp and Procter and Gamble
  • "Best of Class" in making a difference in the lives of the people it serves when compared to other well-established charities, according to an Equitus Study conducted by Enterprise IG (1999)
  • One of the best charities in America, according to Worth magazine (2001)

Special Olympics North America commissioned Performance Research to conduct a brand recognition study (via telephone) in August 2001.  Here is what people had to say about Special Olympics

  • Special Olympics has 97 percent name recognition in the United States.
  • 70 percent of the public say they feel more positive about companies that support Special Olympics.
  • 85 percent of the public believe that corporate partnerships with Special Olympics "make a difference" in the lives of children and adults with mental retardation.
  • 77 percent of the public would be "extremely" likely to spend a little more to purchase a product or service if they thought it were helping Special Olympics.
 
2002 County Golf Tournament Athletes.

Because of a partnership with Luke's Links in Norvelt, these athletes were able to compete in the 2002-2005 Golf Tournaments.
 

So why not partner with Special Olympics Westmoreland County today?

Use the Event Sponsor form to sponsor an event.

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