A Special Olympics Washington Benefit Auction

A Special Olympics Washington
Benefit Auction
October 20, 2012
Bell Harbor, Seattle • Pier 66
Welcome to
Tasting Room 2012
On behalf of the auction committee, I welcome you to Tasting Room ‘12
Auction to benefit Special Olympics Washington Athletes.
Please enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by local celebrity chefs and savor
sips from select wineries while you bid on unique and amazing auction items.
Today, Special Olympics Washington reaches over 10,000 athletes thanks to
the generosity of people like you. So be sure to participate in the silent auction
and raise your paddle high at the live auction knowing that you are helping
Washington athletes with intellectual disabilities showcase their athletic skills
and create lifelong friendships.
Thanks, and enjoy.
Andy Heily
Tasting Room ‘12 Committee Chair
Tasting Room ‘12 Committee
Andy Heily – Chair
Jeanie Inglis and Jake Kosseff – Chef and Wine Liaison
Dave Harruff
Kevin Schreck
Norm Smith
Bill Southern
Rhonda Watts
Beth Wojick
Steve Wright
Athlete Guest Speaker
Dustin Plunkett, Special Olympics Global Ambassador
Tasting Room ‘12 Auctioneer, Emcee & Live Band
Mark Schenfield, Professional Licensed Auctioneer, Stokes Auction Group
Rick Rizzs, Seattle Mariners Announcer
SuperSones, Cuban acoustic band
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Tasting Room Table Captains
John and Beth Wojick
Special Olympics Washington
Allen Whitaker
NBBJ
Jeanie Inglis
Hand of God Wines
Bill Hogan
Seattle University
Shawn McWashington
March USA
Troy Hull
Greenlake Kids Dentistry
Jim Wigfall
The Boeing Company
Wayne Milner
Washington Athletic Club
Bavan Holloway
The Boeing Company
Mike Ronan
Starbucks Coffee Company
Shane Skinner
Enterprise Holdings
Bill Vipond
Vipond Group
Dave Harruff
Costco Wholesale
Warren Gouk
Enclarity
Steve Wright
Special Olympics Washington
Bill Krueger
Wells Fargo Advisors LLC
Andy Heily
Continental Mills/Krusteaz
Gary Kaplan
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Bob Slack
Coca-Cola Refreshments
Cindy Purcell
Banner Bank
Jeff Rousch
Martin Smith Inc.
Norm Smith
Pacific Alaska Freightways
David Taylor
Box Maker
Lisa Vipond
Vipond Group
George McKinnon
Symetra
Robert Kunold
Foster Pepper, PLLC
David Lee
Peterson Sullivan, LLP
Kevin Schreck
Kemper Development
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Partner Sponsors
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Partner Sponsors
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Partner Sponsors
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Sommeliers & Bartenders
Sommeliers
Ole Thompson – Acme Distributing
Rob Ord – Central Washington University Global Wine Studies Faculty
Cole Sisson – Cavatappi Distribuzione
Chris Lara – Cadence Winery
Rina Bussell – Canlis
Andrea Wolf – Wild Ginger & The Triple Door
Bartenders
Brian Lee – Canon & Mulleady’s Irish Pub
Travis Stanley-Jones – Mulleady’s Irish Pub
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Wine Sponsors
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Featured Chefs
Hors d’oeuvres
Larkin Young, Executive Chef & Owner,
Spoon
Salad
Manny Arce, Executive Chef,
Poquitos
Poultry
Jason Wilson, Executive Chef & Owner,
Crush
Seafood
Jay Bartleson, Executive Chef,
Bell Harbor at World Trade Center Seattle
Meat
Brian O’Conner, Executive Chef & GM,
Skillet
Dessert
Kristina Bartleson, Executive Chef,
Custom Cakes Seattle and
Sand Point Grill
Sushi Station by Nijo
Jasmine Mac, Owner
Nick Miura, Chef
Chef
Larkin Young
Chef
Manny Arce
Chef
Jason Wilson
Chef
Jay Bartelson
Chef
Kristina Bartelson
Chef
Nick Miura
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Dinner Sponsor Restaurants
spoon
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Special Olympics Washington
World Winter Games Athletes
Special Olympics Washington, its supporters and Board of Directors is proud
to recognize the six athletes from the State of Washington on Team USA
competing at the 2013 World Games in Pyeonchang, Korea. Congratulations!
Athlete:
Sport:
Hometown:
David Bishop
Cross Country Skiing
Seattle
Athlete:
Sport:
Hometown:
Michelle Jay
Cross Country Skiing
Sammamish
Athlete:
Sport:
Hometown:
Heather Comer
Alpine Skiing
Spokane Valley
Athlete:
Sport:
Hometown:
Zachery Nelson
Alpine Skiing
Pasco
Athlete:
Sport:
Hometown:
Ben Green
Cross Country Skiing
Seattle
Athlete:
Sport:
Hometown:
Michelle Stedman
Cross Country Skiing
Lewiston, ID
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Live Auction Items
1A
Foster Pepper PLLC Wine Lot
Enjoy a case of specially selected wines provided by the attorneys of
Foster Pepper PLLC. Included are wines from Leonetti, Kolbat, Beaux
Freres, áMaurice, McNeill Cellars, Quinto de Pedro, I Verbi and Andew Will.
Donor:
Value:
1B
Foster Pepper PLLC
$800
Seattle Seahawks Suite
You and five friends will join Special Olympics Board Member — Robert
Kunold Jr. and his wife Vicky — in a luxury suite for the December 23rd
Seahawks game vs. San Francisco 49ers. Half of this suite has been
auctioned at the King County Boys & Girls Club Auction and the winner
of that auction will also be in attendance. While watching the game you
will be treated to delicious food and beverage in the ultimate setting to
experience the best action in the NFL.
Restrictions: Date of game is December 23, 2013
Donor:
Foster Pepper PLLC
Value:
$4,500
2
Costco Shopping Spree
Be the contestant on your very own “Supermarket Sweep!’” Strap on
your running shoes, stretch out those calves, as you race around the
Kirkland Costco to fill your shopping cart with as many individual Kirkland
Signature Brand products you can get your hands on — in three minutes!
Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date and time limit imposed. Limited
to Kirkland Signature Brand Products, and only one of each
item. Three-minute limit.
Donors:
Dave Harruff, John McKay
Value:
How fast can you shop?
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Live Auction Items
3
Golf with Kasey Keller and Tickets to Sounders FC
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for three to golf and have lunch with
legendary Seattle soccer star, Kasey Keller. This package also includes four
tickets to a Sounders FC match with an opportunity to visit Kasey in the
broadcast booth.
Restrictions: Mutually agreed upon dates for golf and Sounders FC
tickets (during 2013 season)
Donor:
Kasey Keller, Sounders FC
Value:
$700
4
Suncadia Golf Weekend
Enjoy a weekend of fun at Suncadia Resort with a stay in a luxury home.
Home comfortably sleeps eight adults and 8-10 children and is perfect for
up to four families looking to get away for the weekend! This five-bedroom
home, located near one of Suncadia’s acclaimed golf courses, has four
master bedrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, spacious indoor and outdoor
seating, and has a game loft that both kids and adults will enjoy. Includes
two rounds of golf for four at the Rope Rider or Prospector Golf Courses.
Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date
Donors:
Kevin and Amy Schreck, Suncadia
Value:
$2,400
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Live Auction Items
5
Helicopter Skiing with Mike Wiegele
Incredible skiing with Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in beautiful Blue
River, British Columbia! This three-day deluxe package includes: Bell 212
helicopter, 8,000 feet of vertical lift guaranteed, two professional guides
per group, log chalet accommodations, all meals and the best heli skiing
there is!
Restrictions: Package for one person. Advance reservations required.
Mutually agreeable dates.
Donor:
Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing
Value:
$5,000
6
Walla Walla Weekend Wine Extravaganza for Four
Enjoy this wine weekend getaway in Walla Walla! The package includes two
luxury suites for two nights at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel. Once
you get settled into the hotel, head out for a tour and reserve tasting
at L’Ecole NO 41. Then stop for lunch and tasting at Va Piano Vineyards
followed by tour of Dusted Valley Vintners. End your day with a Chef’s
Table dinner at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel with Chef Antonio,
who was recently invited to cook at the James Beard Foundation in NYC in
December. This fabulous package also includes four round trip tickets on
Alaska Airlines.
Restrictions: See Alaska Airlines certificate for usage regulations.
Marcus Whitman dates at mutually agreeable time.
Donors:
Alaska Airlines, Marcus Whitman, L’Ecole NO 41, Dusted
Valley Vintners, Va Piano Vineyards
Value:
$3,500
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Live Auction Items
7
Miami Heat
Head to the heat — Miami Heat! This package includes two VIP lower level
seats to see the Miami Heat in action at the American Airlines Arena and
two round trip Alaska Airlines tickets. Alaska flies into Fort Lauderdale.
Restrictions: Game during 2012-2013 season and a mutually agreed
upon date based on availability. See Alaska Airlines
certificate for usage regulations. Alaska flies into Fort
Lauderdale.
Donors:
Alaska Airlines and Miami Heat
Value:
$2,500
8
Iditarod Adventure
The 2013 Iditarod sled dog race and Iditarider ride along experience
could be yours! The lucky bidder will fly round trip on Alaska Airlines to
Anchorage Alaska to attend the 2013 Iditarod Sled Dog race and ride along
in one of the sleds during the ceremonial start. This Iditarod Package is
courtesy of Pacific Alaska Freightways and Horizon Lines of Alaska and
includes one sled ride along with a musher during the ceremonial start,
two tickets to the Musher’s Banquet, three-nights accommodation at
Anchorage’s finest hotel — Hotel Captain Cook — and two full access
passes to the actual start of the race in Willow, Alaska.
Restrictions: 2013 Iditarod sled dog race and Iditarider ride along
experience February 28-March 3, 2013. Everything is for
two people with the exception of the Iditarider ride along.
The ride along is for one person only. See Alaska Airlines
certificate for usage regulations.
Donors:
Alaska Airlines, Horizon Lines, Pacific Alaska Freightways
Value:
$5,800
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Live Auction Items
9
Punta Mita Mexico Vacation
Enjoy a wonderful week of sun, beach and relaxation at Penthouse
Punta Mita, located within the gates of the Four Seasons and St. Regis
Development. Voted one of the most luxurious vacation destinations in
the world, Punta Mita is just a short drive from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Penthouse sleeps 8-10 people, so invite a group of friends to join you,
or simply bring that someone special. Package includes one-week
accommodations and airfare for two on Alaska Airlines.
Restrictions: See Alaska Airlines certificate for usage regulations.
Donors:
RBC Wealth Management, Alaska Airlines
Value:
$8,800
10
Dale Chihuly Lithograth – The Forsythia’s Spark
Jewel-toned handwork in turquoise and blue adorns the latest Original
Limited Edition Print by Dale Chihuly. Layered against a background of
yellow, The Forsythia’s Spark attracts the viewer with luminous energy.
This three-color print was created using both intaglio and lithography
printmaking processes. Chihuly’s signature in gold finishes this
incandescent print.
Donor:
Value:
Chihuly Studio
$2,275
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Live Auction Items
11
LA Lakers
Lakers fans — don’t miss the chance to see the most successful teams
in the history of the NBA — a team that has won 16 championships. This
package includes two tickets to a LA Lakers game and two round trip
tickets on Alaska Airlines.
Restrictions: See Alaska Airlines certificate for usage regulations.
Game tickets available mutually agreed upon date.
Donors:
Alaska Airlines, Time Warner Cable Sports
Value:
$2,000
12
Seven-Day Hawaiian Getaway
Dreaming of an island getaway? Hawaii has just what you are looking for!
Spend an amazing seven nights in a luxury beachfront condo at Exclusive
Puunoa Beach Estates with access to a private beach in Lahaina on the
island of Maui. In addition to a breathtaking view of the ocean, take
advantage of the spa, heated pool and fitness salon. The perfect vacation
for four.
Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates
Donors:
Andy Heily and Continental Mills
Value:
$8,000
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Live Auction Items
13A Yellow Labrador Female Puppy
13B Black Labrador Female Puppy
Nothing is cuter than these next two auction items — five-week old
bundles of joy from Pridezion Labradors. This purebred female Yellow
Labrador and Black Labrador come from a strong pedigree. The pedigree
for this breeding is one of the best dual purpose multi champion
pedigrees. The breeding program at Pridezion focuses on a family
companion which has the natural hunting ability so often overlooked
in today’s breeding. Each puppy comes with a $500 gift certificate for
Kirkland Brand signature dog food to keep your new addition happy and
growing. The puppies are still a little young, so they will go home with the
breeder tonight, but you can pick them up in three short weeks.
Restrictions: Dogs will not go home with you tonight. They will be ready
to be picked up in three weeks.
Donors:
Dave and Megghan Haruff, Anderson Damon
Value:
$1,500 each
14
Dinner Extravaganza for 10
Enjoy this unique opportunity with nine of your closest friends. Awardwinning Chef Tom Black will prepare a meal that is sure to delight any
palate. Dinner will take place in the home of John Heily, which has been
featured in Architectural Digest and commands a magnificent view of
Seattle. At dinner you will enjoy unique wine from Waters Winery located
in Walla Walla.
Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date
Donors:
John Heily, Tom Black and Waters Winery
Value:
$2,500
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Live Auction Items
15
Alaska Airlines MVP Gold Card
Receive your own Alaska Airlines MVP Gold Card Instantly (The Only
Way to Travel)! Reserved for the airline’s most valuable customers, this
exclusive MVP Gold Status is good for one year of elite status! Includes:
Unlimited complimentary upgrades to first class for you and your traveling
companion (subject to availability), 100% Bonus Miles (Double Miles!)
every time you fly, access to the express security line at Sea-Tac and many
other airports. Baggage fee waived for first two checked bags and priority
boarding on Alaska, Horizon, Delta or American. Top priority for stand-by
status, first class check-in privileges, dedicated phone lines and VIP desk,
as well as most fees waived.
Restrictions: Expires December 31, 2013
Donor:
Alaska Airlines
Value:
$5,000
16
Trip to Our Nation’s Capital and Lunch with Tim Shriver
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! You and a guest will fly to
Washington D.C. direct from Seattle on Alaska Airlines. Once you land in
D.C. you will have lunch with Special Olympics CEO, Tim Shriver and then
tour the Portrait Museum to see the Eunice Kennedy Shriver portrait.
During your stay you will get an exclusive tour of the Capitol Dome — not
many people get to experience this unique tour inside the Capitol Dome!
Finish your trip with dinner at the historic Old Ebbitt Grill. Also includes
two nights at a DC area Hilton.
Restrictions: See Alaska Airlines certificate for usage regulations. Lunch
and Dome tour at mutually agreeable times.
Donors:
Alaska Airlines, Tim Shriver, Hilton Hotels
Value:
$3,000
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Live Auction Items
17
Wine Vault
Ideal for the avid wine enthusiast, this dual-temperature wine cellar is
designed for the serving of your finest wines. Its integrated thermal pump
ensures a stable level of humidity, monitoring the internal temperature
which will ensure optimal conditions for maturing your wines.
As an added bonus, fans of Special Olympics Washington have donated
some great bottles of wine to help get you started filling the vault.
Donors:
Value:
18
Dave and Megghan Harruff and Special Olympics
Washington Board of Directors
$3,500
Support the Athletes!
Now is your opportunity to directly support Special Olympic Athletes.
$650 supports one athlete for a year of competition. $1,000 sends a World
Winter Games athlete to Korea.
Value:
Priceless
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Live Auction Items
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Triple Door Dinner & Show
Watch the show of your choice from the luxury of The Triple Door’s private
suites. As you enjoy the live music over the state-of-the-art sound system,
you will be treated to a four-course dinner prepared by Wild Ginger’s
award-winning chefs, and paired with wines from the deep cellars of Wild
Ginger and The Triple Door.
Restrictions: On a mutually agreeable date. Does not include tax and
gratuity, which will be charged the night of the event.
Expires 11/01/2013.
Donor:
The Triple Door
Value:
$900
20
Super Bowl XLVII
Ever wanted to attend the world’s biggest game? Now is your opportunity
to attend Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans! Enjoy two tickets to the NFL’s
signature event in The Big Easy and delight in its cuisine and music. Don’t
miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Restrictions: Tickets are for Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013
Donors:
Seattle Seahawks, Sounders FC
Value:
$1,500
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Live Auction Items
21
Container Ship to Alaska
You and a guest will marvel at the views of the cities before you slide out
of Washington State, past Canada and out onto the gulf of Alaska on one
of Horizon Lines’ 710-foot container ships on your way from Tacoma, WA
to Anchorage, AK. Your journey will take approximately 3-1/2 days.
You will be honored guests of the ship’s captain and be treated to great
food, incredible scenery and comfy furnishings in your own private
stateroom. See how many different animals you can spot while you help
provide the Alaskan people with their much needed supplies. Learn the
workings of these world class container ships.
This item includes two tickets on Alaska Airlines.
Restrictions: See Alaska Airlines certificate for usage regulations.
Mutually agreeable dates.
Donors:
Horizon Lines, Alaska Airlines
Value:
$3,800
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Live Auction Items
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Whistler Drive and Ski Package
Enjoy Whistler in luxury! This package begins in Vancouver with a stop at
MCL Motors to pick up a weekend rental of a Jaguar or Land Rover. Drive
the Sea to Sky Highway in style before arriving for a three-night stay at the
famed Fairmont Chateau Whistler where you will immediately enjoy the
Fairmont Gold experience. Pampering begins the moment you arrive. At
the front door you’ll be directed to the private Fairmont Gold reception
area on the 8th floor that is reserved especially for a small group of likeminded guests where you will have access to Fairmont Gold Lounge for the
duration of your stay.
Restrictions: Vehicle must be picked up and returned in Vancouver, BC.
Car rental valid Friday-Sunday only. Valid through April
30, 2013. Additional nights may be purchased for the
posted rate.
Donors:
MCL Motor Cars, Special Olympics BC
Value:
$1,500
23
Boeing Flight Simulator
Welcome aboard! The successful bidder and three friends will fly a full
flight simulator for one hour at the Boeing Training & Flight Services
Seattle Training Center in Renton. Along with your Training and Flight
Services representative, you will experience the actual cockpit of a Boeing
Commercial Airplane and you will be at the flight controls! Your party will
take off, fly and land at several of the available airports.
Restrictions: Minimum age of 12 years old.
Donor:
The Boeing Company
Value:
Priceless
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Live Auction Items
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Lake Tahoe Resort Seven-Night Stay
Enjoy a sandy beach or snowy mountain on this vacation to Lake Tahoe!
Includes a seven-night stay in either a one or two bedroom condo at one
of Vacation Internationale’s Tahoe Resorts.
Restrictions: Certificate not valid for Thanksgiving 2012 (ThursdaySunday) or Christmas (12/20-12/31/12). Expires 9/10/13.
Donor:
Vacation Internationale
Value:
$1,300
25
Holland America Seven-Day Cruise
Enjoy a seven-day Holland American Cruise for two in either Alaska, the
Caribbean, Mexico or Canada/New England. You may choose from any
seven-day itinerary and the certificate may be applied to other cabin
categories or cruise trades at an additional cost.
Restrictions: No expiration date, advance reservations required.
Donor:
Holland America Inc.
Value:
$3,200
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Live Auction Items
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Sounders FC Suite
Sounders FC fans — don’t miss out on this great opportunity to attend a
game in a highly coveted Sounders FC Suite. You and 17 of your closest
friends could enjoy this private suite! Package includes 18 game tickets
and six parking passes. Great idea for a kid’s birthday party.
Restrictions: Food and beverages are not included. Mutually agreeable
game in 2013 season.
Donor:
International Parking Management Inc.
Value:
$2,000
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Table Sponsors
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Table Sponsors
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Special Olympics Washington would like to thank our
Table Sponsors
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Special Olympics Washington
By the Numbers
Special Olympics Washington Community Impact
Serving 10,000 athletes; 8,000 volunteers; 2,000 volunteer coaches
1,500 Unified Partners
Young Athletes: ages 3 through 7
Competitive athletes begin at age 8
Number of Sports offered: 16
Fee charged to each athlete: $0
Programs
3 State Games; 14 State Tournaments; 37 Regional Tournaments
50 Local Competitions; 7 Regional Jamborees
10 Athletes competed at 2007 World Summer Games in China
14 Athletes competed at 2009 World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho
27 Athletes competed at 2010 USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska
9 Athletes competed at 2011 World Summer Games in Greece
6 Athletes will compete at 2013 World Winter Games in Korea
Winter Games (March – Wenatchee)
1,200 Athletes; 300 Coaches
700 Games Volunteers; 2,500 Family Members & Friends
Summer Games (May/June – Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
2,500 Athletes; 600 Coaches
2,500 Games Volunteers; 3,000 Family Members & Friends
Summer Sports Classic (August – Everett/Renton)
900 Athletes; 225 Coaches
200 Games Volunteers; 800 Family Members & Friends
Fall Bowling Tournaments (Oct/Nov – Statewide)
2,500 Athletes; 625 Coaches; 600 Volunteers
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Let me win.
But if I cannot win,
let me be brave
in the attempt.
Special Olympics Athletes Oath
1809 7th Ave, Suite 1509
Seattle, WA 98101