Special Olympics Maine
The Mission of Special Olympics Maine is 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 sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. In Maine there are more than 3,800 athletes involved in the program.
The Maine State Troopers Foundation is an active supporter of Special Olympics Maine, donating funds to assist with Special Olympics functions as well as attending and participating in events.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS WINTER GAMES - Sugarloaf USA
The 46th Maine Special Olympics Winter Games for 2015 were held at Sugarloaf, USA (Jan. 25th-27th)
The state Winter Games at Sugarloaf hosts about 500 athletes from 68 teams. During the three-day event, athletes compete in Nordic skiing, Alpine skiing, Snowshoe, Speed Skating and Dual Ski.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
For years, the State Police have participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a mission to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics.
Created in 1981, the Torch Run has Law Enforcement Officers across the country carrying the “Flame of Hope”, branding themselves as “Guardians of the Flame”. The Maine State Police and the Troopers Foundation are proud to carry on this tradition each year.
Special Olympics Dream Ride
For thousands of Special Olympics athletes, Dream Ride is a unique opportunity to receive recognition for their
achievements and efforts to overcome intellectual challenges, shatter stereotypes and celebrate with the entire community in a unique way. While Dream Ride is an event to pay tribute to these talented men, women and children living with intellectual disabilities, it’s also an important way for a community to activate and share their passion for a worthy cause. DreamRide has raised over 1.2 million dollars for Special Olympics.
Maine State Police are represented at Special Olympics Dream Ride held annually in Farmington, Connecticut. Sgt. Keaten, Sgt. Casavant, Sgt. Turcotte and Trooper Barton present Mike Bizzuto with a plaque for his continuous support for Maine Special Olympics.
2014 Dream Ride Raises Money for Special Olympics
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2014 Dream Ride Experience Promo
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