Saint Alphonsus Proud to Sponsor the 2024 Special Olympics

The State Summer Games were on June 7th and 8th

Saint Alphonsus was proud to support this event and offered first-aid booths to the athletes and spectators. On June 7th, the doors opened at 4pm. People explored over 45 vendors including food trucks and live music. The presentation began at 6pm. On June 8th, there was action packed competition. The athletes competed in basketball, flag football, swimming, cycling, and track and field. For more information about the event go to, https://www.specialolympicsidaho.org/.

About the Special Olympics

Special Olympics Idaho was founded in June of 1971. Their mission is to provide sports and training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. They currently offer 15 sports throughout winter, summer, and fall. Idaho has the potential to serve over 50,000 athletes. They need your help to reach every potential athlete in Idaho.

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 a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Through the power of sport, Special Olympics Idaho is creating better communities by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people.

Key Facts

• There are 50,000+ people living with intellectual disabilities in Idaho.
• People with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics are 50% more likely to be employed citizens in our communities than those who do not participate.
• 1 in 6 families is touched by Special Olympics across the United States.
• Athletes participate at no cost to themselves or their families.
• Admission to all Special Olympics Idaho sporting events is free.
• Special Olympics Idaho provides a lifelong opportunity for athletes of all ages starting at age 2.
• With Healthy Athletes®, Special Olympics has become the largest public health organization specifically for people with intellectual disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities have a 40% higher risk than the general population for several preventable health conditions.
• Supports over 3,500 athletes statewide.
• Is active in the 3 largest regions of Idaho.
• Holds year-round athlete training and competitions.

For more information, go to https://www.specialolympicsidaho.org/.