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| As a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, Special Olympics Kansas Southeast relies on individual support, civic groups, organizations, fundraisers, and special events to meet their financial needs. Special Olympics Kansas Southeast is not funded by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation or by the U.S. Government. It raises its funds through a variety of community based activities. |
| Your support has a direct, positive effect on individuals with mental retardation who compete as part of Special Olympics. A 1995 Yale University study confirmed: Special Olympics measurably enhances the lives of those who participate by improving the self-image or participating athletes and their ability to function in a social setting. |
| Contributing to Special Olympics Kansas Southeast is the ultimate gift that gives back to you. For every dollar and for every hour that you donate to Special Olympics, the rewards and gratitiude of helping our athletes reach new goals will far outweigh your contribution. Once you become a part of Special Olympics, you will be a member for life. |
| As Special Olympics Kansas Southeast does not charge its athletes to train and compete in its activities, it becomes a challenge to provide every person with developmental disabilities a chance to benefit from Special Olympics. There are a number of ways you can make this happen: |
| Cash donations help inspire greatness in a Special Olympic athlete's life by providing needed supplies, such as medals, ribbons, lunches, equipment and t-shirts. |
| CASH DONATIONS |
| PLANNED GIVING |
| Making charitable contributions is an art - a creative process that adapts to the changing needs and wishes of the donor. Planned giving enables a donor to arrange chaitable contributions in ways that maximize his or her personal objectives while minimizing after-tax cost. |
| CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS |
| Civic Organizations play a major role in providing financial support to Special Olympics Kansas Southeast. Civic Organization opportunities are offered year round through seasonal and special events. Civic Organizations greatly contribute to the success of the Special Olympics program. |
| FUNDRAISING EVENTS |
| There are a variety of special events supporting Special Olympics Kansas Southeast atheletes conducted year round. These campaigns, while raising much needed money, educate the community about Special Olympics and promote community involvement. |
| IN-KIND DONATIONS |
| In-kind donations insure additional opportunities, for athletes with mental retardation, to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy , improve skills and share frindship and experiences with other Special Olympic athletes adn the community. In-kind donations can include food, supplies, equipment, facilities and volunteers, all of which are very inportant to Special Olympics Kansas Southeast. |
| FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A DONATION, PLEASE CONTACT: |
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| Special Olympics Kansas Southeast Area 9001 W 67th St. Merriam, KS 66202 |
| 913 789-0347 800 821-1537 |
| Amber Hellwig |
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