Special Olympics Montana's recent photos http://somt.smugmug.com/ Special Olympics, Inc. is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities and according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy is thought to be the most credible charity in America. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the organization has grown from backyard games to a world-renowned athletic program. The Special Olympics experience allows athletes with intellectual disabilities to gain respect and acceptance as part of a worldwide organization built on a belief in their abilities. To that end, Special Olympics Montana provides its athletes a wide variety of sports and training experiences, as well as opportunities to develop skills as public speakers, coaches and committee members. For athletes, Special Olympics means the joy of friendship, healthy physical activity and personal fulfillment. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSION To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. http://www.smugmug.com/img/feed-icon.png Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:40:16 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:30 -0800 http://www.smugmug.com/ Copyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. http://www.smugmug.com/img/smuggy64.gif Special Olympics Montana's recent photos http://somt.smugmug.com/