Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Through sports, health, education and community programming, Special Olympics is tackling inactivity, intolerance, isolation and injustice that people throughout the world face, especially people with intellectual disabilities. The athletes of Special Olympics nearly 20,000 strong here in Pennsylvania are constant reminders of all that is right with the human spirit. schenley park oval The mission of Special Olympics PA is to provide year-round sports training and 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. All training and competition opportunities are provided free of charge to the athletes and their families, enabling everyone to experience the benefits of Special Olympics that extend well beyond the playing field.
The UNcathlon is a UNique team challenge event that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power of teamwork to bring awareness to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania (SOPA). The event will take place on Sunday April 28, 2019 at the Schenley Park Oval, located just outside of Downtown Pittsburgh. The UNcathlon event embodies the daily goal of SOPA: inclusion & acceptance through sport! This unique event consists of 11 events, not the traditional 10 found in a decathlon. Since the UNcathlon is a fundraiser held in honor of Special Olympics PA, the 11th Event is Fundraising! The funds raised will help to provide training & sport competitions free of charge to our wonderful Special Olympics athletes. The event will be UNified, UNconventional & UNforgettable! Teams consist of 5 individuals, plus an additional athlete from Special Olympics Pennsylvania. All teams must be co-ed. Participants will be challenged both physically & mentally; and will be tasked with the additional challenge of fundraising money in support of nearly 20,000 athletes. The day of the event, each team will take part in 10 physical trials, with each individual team member participating in 2 events. The 10 events will test speed, strength and endurance.
2018 EVENT RECAP & HIGHLIGHTS 108 UNIFIED PARTICIPANTS 18 TEAMS Corporate teams included: Aerotek, Babst Calland, BEA, Dollar Bank, Morgan Stanley, WG Tomko, Rivers Club YEC, Don s Appliances, Don s Appliances II, Mascaro Construction, TEKsystems Pittsburgh, LUXE, CFML White, $ Ballers, Advantage, CFML Green, Mamas Boyz, 3MF DOLLARS RAISED $92,000 SPECIAL THANKS: to our event sponsors Aerotek, Morgan Stanley, Julian Gray Associates, LUXE Home & Design, Dollar Bank, Don s Appliances, SunCap Financial CHECK OUT OUR 2018 UNCATHLON NEWS COVERAGE: CHECK OUT OUR 2018 UNCATHLON EVENT SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS Special Olympics PA 10,995 FOLLOWERS Special Olympics PA 2,231 FOLLOWERS Special Olympics PA 1,583 FOLLOWERS
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Exclusive Presenting Partner of the 2019 Special Olympics UNcathlon with full promotional rights, including license to use SOPA logo, and other SOPA marks First right of refusal for 2020 UNcathlon Presenting Partner Logo displayed on UNcathlon.org for twelve months with hyperlink to your company website Recognition as Presenting Partner in all event press releases Presenting Partner recognition on all SOPA Social Media event posts Opportunity to place company banner(s) within the event area Opportunity for company representative to do a check presentation with SOPA President and athletes Presentation of commemorative Partner recognition gift during UNcathlon Opening Ceremonies Sponsor recognition on all 2019 SOPA UNcathlon marketing materials Company representative given exclusive opportunity to provide public address during the event Opening Ceremony Logo prominently displayed on 2019 SOPA UNcathlon event t-shirts Complimentary booth space for sampling and/or display in the event area Opportunity to include coupon, insert, or promotion within event bag distributed to participants Two teams and complimentary training from our committee of fitness professionals Employee engagement opportunity on event day, and at future SOPA competitions or events throughout the year Opportunity to have a SOPA athlete conduct an onsite presentation at your office Invitation to Special Olympics Spring Sectionals at Carnegie Mellon University Invitation to other SOPA events including Torch Run Kick-off, Summer Games, Western PA Fall Sections, etc.
1 AVAILABLE - $5,000 Your Name/logo incorporated on UNcathlon event awards Opportunity to have a company representative assist with awards presentation at the event Logo displayed on UNcathlon.org for twelve months with hyperlink to your company website Name/logo recognition on SOPA Social Media event posts Sponsor recognition on 2019 SOPA UNcathlon marketing materials Complimentary booth space for sampling and/or display in the event area Opportunity to include coupon, insert, or promotion within event bag distributed to participants One team and complimentary training from our committee of fitness professionals Optional employee engagement opportunity on event day, and at future SOPA competitions or events throughout the year Invitation to Special Olympics Spring Sectionals at Carnegie Mellon University Commemorative partner recognition gift Invitation to other SOPA events including Torch Run Kick-off, Summer Games, Western PA Fall Sections, etc.
10 AVAILABLE - $3,500 EACH Company branding of designated event competition area Logo displayed on UNcathlon.org for twelve months with hyperlink to your company website Name/logo recognition on SOPA Social Media event posts Sponsor recognition on 2019 SOPA UNcathlon marketing materials Complimentary booth space for sampling and/or display in the event area Opportunity to include coupon, insert, or promotion within event bag distributed to participants One team and complimentary training from our committee of fitness professionals Optional employee engagement opportunity on event day, and at future SOPA competitions or events throughout the year Invitation to Special Olympics Spring Sectionals at Carnegie Mellon University Commemorative partner recognition gift Invitation to other SOPA events including Torch Run Kick-off, Summer Games, Western PA Fall Sections, etc.
1 AVAILABLE - $1,500 Opportunity to conduct nutrition presentations for Presenting, Award and Competition Sponsors during their sponsored training sessions Opportunity to conduct nutrition presentation(s) in the vendor area during the event Complimentary booth space for sampling and/or display in the event area Logo displayed on UNcathlon.org for twelve months with hyperlink to your company website Name/logo recognition on SOPA Social Media event posts Sponsor recognition on 2019 SOPA UNcathlon marketing materials Opportunity to include coupon, insert, or promotion within event bag distributed to participants Optional employee engagement opportunity on event day, and at future SOPA competitions or events throughout the year Invitation to Special Olympics Spring Sectionals at Carnegie Mellon University Commemorative partner recognition gift Invitation to other SOPA events including Torch Run Kick-off, Summer Games, Western PA Fall Sections, etc.
Customizable sponsorships, including but not limited to the following areas, are also available: Kick-off Party Sponsor Breakfast Sponsor Opening Ceremony Sponsor Warm-Up Sponsor Happy Hour Sponsor To customize a sponsorship package or learn more about UNcathlon opportunities, please contact: Jessica Kury, Special Events Manager 724-375-7515 x244 or jkury@specialolympicspa.org