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Let me win
But if I cannot win,
Let me be brave
In the attempt.

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Welcome to Special Olympics Rhode Island

We are one of the most innovative and dynamic sports organizations in the state. Special Olympics Rhode Island provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 2,500 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Rhode Island.

LIVE TV AUCTION TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS RHODE ISLAND ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30th FROM 7PM - 11PM ON COX SPORTS TELEVISION (CHANNEL 3)

Looking for that special Holiday Gift? Tune into the Cox Communications/Special Olympics Rhode Island Live TV auction. Call 383-Cox3 (383-2693) to get in on some great gifts. Bid on dozens of original and one of a kind items! All proceeds to benefit Special Olympics Rhode Island's year-round program of sports training and competition. Thank you for your support.

Click here to view TV Auction PSA

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Be a Fan Public Service Announcements

Click to view a :30 second PSA entitled
"Be a fan".

Click to view a :30 second PSA entitled
"Greatest Fan".

Attention SORI Volunteers

New required volunteer training available online

As of October 1, 2007, Special Olympics Inc. has mandated that all Class A Volunteers and Unified Partners participate in the Protective Behaviors Training as part of the Volunteer Screening process. All SORI Class A Volunteers and unified partners must complete the training which is available online to maintain active status.

All new volunteers must take the Protective Behaviors Training and attached their survey completion confirmation to their Class A Volunteer Application to be properly registered with SORI.

Join the youngest members of the Special Olympics Rhode Island family in our new Young Athletes Program. Young Athletes is for children ages two to seven. This fun, participation-based program teaches eye-hand coordination and motor skills through games and group activities. For more information, please email Chris Hopkins at chris@specialolympicsri.org.

2009 Penguin Plunge

Jamestown Penguin Plunge to benefit
Special Olympics Rhode Island;
Thursday,, January 1, 2009
Mackeral Cove, Jamestown, RI
12:00 Noon
Click here for Pledge Sheet

Raise money for the Penguin Plunge by using our secure online fundraising tool!

The Giving Spree at Providence Place

Looking for a fun way to start your holiday shopping and help Special Olympics Rhode Island? Providence Place is hosting The Giving Spree on Saturday, November 15, 2008. Here’s how it works. Shoppers are encouraged to make a donation to their favorite local non-profit organization, Special Olympics Rhode Island on the TheGivingSpree.com.website. When they make a donation, shoppers will receive a shopping pass to use for special retail offers at Providence Place on November 15. Cost for this special shopping pass is only $5.00 per person and 100% of the donation benefits Special Olympics Rhode Island! Help Special Olympics Rhode Island and save on your holiday shopping. To learn more about The Giving Spree at Providence Place, please visit www.TheGivingSpree.com.

Be sure to watch

Sundays at 11:00am, Tuesday at 5:00pm

Wednesdays at 5:30pm

Click here to watch the November edition of
Special Olympics Rhode Island Magazine