Our corporate sponsors financially support a particular event, and in turn have the opportunity to provide the volunteers for that event, giving their employees the opportunity to see firsthand where the company's dollars are going to support the local community.
Bank of America has supported SODE in a variety of ways over the years. Most recently they also support a new Healthy Athletes initiative that will include health-related educational activities at all of the soccer and basketball skills events.
Chase is the presenting sponsor of Fall Festival. This four-sport event is made possible not only due to the company's financial support, but the efforts of hundreds of Chase employees who volunteer countless hours to provide our athletes with a first-class event.
DuPont is the official sponsor of Summer Games, DuPont not only provides the necessary funds to run the games, but hundreds of employees who volunteer in various areas to help make the games possible.
FedEx sponsors the Truck Convoy by not only providing finanical resources but also entering several trucks that take part in this popular event.
SODE Board members Barbara and Winnie Spence accompany a Special Olympics athlete to every club's dinner at some point during the year seeking donations for the organization. In addition, the Lions Club International is a major sponsor of the Opening Eyes program, providing funds and people power to enhance this critical component of Healthy Athletes.
WalMart sponsors the annual Truck Convoy, not just financially but also entering several trucks in the annual trek through scenic Sussex County.
The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge welcomes its newest corporate sponsor - Wawa. In addition to its financial support, Wawa stores throughout the state serve as plunge headquarters during the month of January. Bears can pick up Plunge information and customers who don't want to brave the cold water, but still want to support the cause, can leave their change in money boxes located in every store.
One of SODE's most popular team sporting events, the Community Basketball Tournament, is sponsored by 21st Century Insurance. Providing the financial resources and peoplepower for the event, the company ensures our basketball teams compete in a first-class tournament.
Appletree Answers is the presenting sponsor of the Polar Bear Cake-Off. Best known for making a difference in the lives of its employees, the company is a perfect fit for Special Olympics' mission to change the lives of everyone involved.
One of the organization's newest fundraising events, the Reindeer Run and Romp, is sponsored by the Bank of New York Mellon. This family-oriented 5k competitive run and 1.5 mile fun walk is part of the city of Newark's Winterfest, held the first Friday night in December.
Brandywine Realty Trust owns the 300 Delaware Avenue Building in Wilmington, site of SODE's newest and most thrilling fundraiser -- Over the Edge.
The Delaware National Guard hosts one of SODE's fastest growing events - the Plane Pull. In addition, the Delaware Air Guard provides the people power at Summer Games, taking care of all the "behind the scenes" operations and logistics. They are the reason that athletes arrive to beautiful venue layouts with every table and chair in its correct place.
Jack Lingo Realtor sponsors the annual DSTA Golf Classic held in May.
TD Bank sponsors SODE's newest and most thrilling fundraiser -- Over the Edge. In addition, the employees celebrate our athletes through a Be a Fan campaign at each Delaware branch during the spring months.
Barclay Card sponsors the tennis venue at Summer Games, providing not only financial resources but its companies volunteers to ensure a smooth tournament.
Blue Knights-Chapter 1 sponsors the Ride to the Tide, providing oversight of the event involving marketing and recruiting.
Brandywine Country Club has hosted the SODE state tournament on their prestigious private course since the golf program's inception. The club's wonderful golf staff ensures our golfers are treated like members from start to finish.
Thanks to Bright Orange Thread's gracious financial donation of our website, we were able to design and build it the right way. They created a brilliant, user-friendly, state-of-the-art website to benefit everyone in the Special Olympics Delaware "family."
Christiana Care opens its physical therapy facilities to our athletes, allowing them the opportunity to work out for free with a parent or friend. This allows athletes to supplement their in-season training and work out during the offseason.
Citi Group employees provide the volunteers necessary to run the bocce venue at Summer Games.
Cushman & Wakefield provides the resources and people-power to handle all of the logistical needs at Fall Festival.
DFRC (Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual DisABILITIES) provides grant support for various SODE programs throughout the year.
The Delaware State Fairgrounds is the gracious host of the annual Truck Convoy, which takes place each fall. The Fairgrounds provide truckers with the perfect spot to gather, deploy and return to celebrate the event.
The Delaware State Troopers Association is a sponsor of the Jack Lingo DSTA Golf Classic, held each spring along the shores of Sussex County.
Delmarva Power is the presenting sponsor of the Ride to the Tide.
Discover sponsors the track and field venue at Summer Games, where the company's employees serve as volunteers. Discover also sponsors the New Castle County Bowling Tournament.
Dow sponsors SODE's annual Night of Heroes and in addition to that, provides much-needed and appreciated people-power working behind the scenes at Night of Heroes and also at Summer Games.
DuPont Country Club offers our golfers and unified partners free access to its courses, driving range and practice putting greens. In addition, the golf staff has instructed our athletes at weekly group clinics offered during the golf season.
Exxon has been providing fun and games and popcorn following the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies and in Olympic Village for years. When you hear that loud truck horn in Olympic Village, that's Exxon!
Gore sponsors the annual Empowerment Conference, which brings together athletes and their families for a day of learning and sharing.
Gore Running Wear sponsors the chip timing for the Reindeer Run and provides the top finishers with wearables.
Hartefeld National is the host of the Summer Camp Golf Classic, a fundraising golf tournament to raise money for summer camp that includes the unique opportunity of having a Special Olympics golfer play three holes with each foursome.
Jake's Seafood House provides lunch for over 500 bikers and their passengers at the conclusion of the annual Ride to the Tide. You'd be amazed at the appetites after a long ride, and SODE appreciates the hospitality.
One of the original SODE sponsors, Kraft Foods sponsors and oversees our community bowling tournament, providing people power and product to ensure a fun and successful event for all.
M&T Bank sponsors the annual Empowerment Conference, enabling SODE to bring together athletes and families for a day of learning and sharing.
Nicola Pizza provides the hot pizza and chili after the plunge and is an official sponsor of the Law Enforcement Torch Run send-off ceremony in Rehoboth Beach.
Outback Steakhouse treats our golfers to a fabulous dinner after they've worked up quite an appetite swinging their clubs at the annual DSTA Golf Classic.
Employees of Wells Fargo volunteer their time as the softball venue and also serve as official greeters at the Summer Games.
One of SODE's largest single sports events, the New Castle County Basketball Skills Competition, is sponsored by WSFS Bank. Over 50 WSFS employees volunteer at the event to ensure the over 350 athletes have a wonderful experience.
The YMCA of Delaware allows Special Olympics Delaware programs to have access to YMCAs across the state free of charge, providing athletes and teams first-class practice facilities to further enhance their training opportunities.
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