July 26, 2010
Just got the following from Cindy Ujimori. If anyone can volunteer to help this amazing event, please contact her directly.
Cindy’s email:
Aloha Friends!
Over 400 Special Olympics Athletes from across the State are busy training to compete in the 2010 ‘Aukake Classic. Scheduled for August 21-22, 2010, this statewide soccer and bocce tournaments will be held at Wai’au District Park in Pearl City.
As you all know, we heavily rely on you, our wonderful volunteers to staff our events and we need your help again! I’ve attached a chart that lists all of the volunteer positions available, as well as the volunteer registration forms (please use the group form if you are signing up 5 or more volunteers). This is our smallest sporting event of the year so sign up now, as positions will go fast! As usual, confirmations will be done on a first come, first serve basis.
On behalf of the athletes and staff of Special Olympics Hawaii, thank you very much for your support! I hope to see you at the Classic!
Cindy Ujimori
Director of Volunteer and Corporate Relations
Special Olympics Hawaii
1833 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 100
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 695-3527
www.specialolympicshawaii.org
September 10, 2009
Wow, this is not for the feint of heart! Raise $1000 for Special Olympics Hawaii and you’ll be able to rappel over the edge of Waikiki’s tallest building, landing at the Edge of Waikiki which is the Sheraton Waikiki’s new adult infinity pool and bar. Crazy huh? The Over the Edge of Waikiki event takes places on November 13th, 2009 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. You need to be 18 and less than 300lbs. to participate.
Contact info:
Kyle Karioka
Special Olympics Hawaii
PO Box 3295
Honolulu, HI 96801
Fax: (808) 943-8814
E-mail: KyleK@specialolympicshawaii.org
Here’s a link to the form. Sign up today if interested since its a limited opportunity.
January 20, 2009
This article caught my attention this morning, “Oregon cancels Special Olympics“. From the article:
Marc Bourett, with the Special Olympics Oregon, says donations were down 30 percent and expected grants have fallen through, so the board of directors made the tough call.
How could this happen? I mean, even in a recession, the Special Olympics needs to go on. I volunteered once as a timer for the track event and saw first hand the dedication and devotion the athletes have. Since then we’ve donated about once a quarter to this cause.
It’s very unfortunate … I hope someone with cash to spare decides to donate and revive the Special Olympics.
October 7, 2008
Just got an email from Cindy, the Director of Volunteer and Corporate Relations at the Special Olympics Hawaii. This Friday is the “Freezin’ for a Reason” event where celebrities take a plunge into a pool of icy water to raise money for the organization. It starts early, at 6 am! Brr…
Some notable plungernauts include Sam Choy, Leland Kim, Minna Sugimoto (KHNL), and Amber Lynn Hyden (KITV). It’ll be at Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch and Crab Restaurant (580 N. Nimitz Highway).
Cindy needs volunteers to help behind the scenes. If anyone has time please send an email to me at blog@skipalunch.com and I’ll send you her contact info or contact them directly at volunteers@specialolympicshawaii.org. I’m both an annual donor as well as a past volunteer. I was a timer for one of the relays a few years back and it was a blast. Has anyone else helped out at the Special Olympics? Leave a comment, I’d love to hear about your experiences, thanks!
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