Stark Public Special Olympics’ 2nd Annual Ellen Helling Memorial Golf Outing/Fundraiser Update

The Stark Public Special Olympics 2nd Annual Ellen Helling Memorial Golf/Outing Fundraiser was held Sunday, September 20, 2009.  See full details. You can still help.

We are proud and honored to list our SPONSORS for the Stark Public Special Olympics Golf Outing/Fundraiser. Members of our organization are honored to patronize sponsors.

You can continue to help! Send a tax-deductible monetary donation to help keep the program strong! Make your tax-deductible check out to: Stark Public Special Olympics, c/o Jan Brunecz, Local Coordinator, 1421 Easthill Square NE , Canton , Ohio 44714 .

Stark Public Special Olympics teams consist of Stark County athletes that qualify for Special Olympics. Our program, which has been providing quality sports programs to Stark Public Special Olympians for over the past 20 years, provides athletes with the opportunity to participate in one or more of nine sports: basketball, bowling, figure skating, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, speed skating, tennis and track & field.

Over 100 athletes, throughout Stark County, currently participate with the assistance of 20-30 coaches and other volunteers. Although affiliated with Special Olympics Ohio and Special Olympics International, Stark Public Special Olympics does not receive any funds from the state, national or international level. We are not affiliated with any specific school district. Our program is open to all Special Olympic athletes throughout Stark County , starting at age 8 and continuing as long as the athlete wishes to participate. We are a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization. Your tax-deductible donation pays for the local programs that mean so much to our local athletes!

The Stark Public Special Olympics athletes practice and participate in competitions throughout Ohio and some have participated nationally and internationally. They develop their bodies and minds through hard work, accomplishment, and teamwork.

Read about our athletes at the Columbus, OH Special Olympics Summer Games. Find out more: Athletes Earn 36 Medals at Ohio Special Olympics Summer Games and Results 2009 Summer Games.

Questions? Please call Jan Brunecz at 330 494-9072.

Thank you for any assistance that you can provide.

Together we can make a difference!