For Immediate Release
Date:               September 5 , 2006

Contacts:         
Donna Ham, Public Relations Director, 918-481-1234
Derek Cain, Development Dir., 918-481-1234

           
Special Olympics Oklahoma and Sonic Drive-In partner
to raise funds and awareness

Statewide.  In 2005, Sonic Drive-Ins raised $90,000 selling glow-in-the-dark wristbands for Special Olympics Oklahoma. This year, Sonic Drive-Ins are helping out Special Olympics Oklahoma in another way. Special Olympics Oklahoma will receive a portion of the proceeds from each Wacky Pack sold during the month of September at all participating Oklahoma Sonic Drive-Ins.

“We are excited to partner with Oklahoma’s Sonic Drive-Ins for this unique promotion to raise funds for the 9,200 Special Olympics athletes residing in the state,” said Adrian DeWendt, Special Olympics Oklahoma Executive Director.

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Special Olympics Oklahoma
The Mission of Special Olympics is to provide a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and other closely related developmental disabilities. Thanks to Oklahomans, more than 9,200 Special Olympics athletes participate in more than 100 competitions and events on an annual basis. Competition is offered in 16 official sports. More than 1,700 coaches devote their time and experience to the athletes. There are thousands of volunteer opportunities available annually. Visit www.sook.org or call 800-722-9004 for more information.

Special Olympics Oklahoma
6835 S. Canton Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74136-3429
+1 (918) 481-1234
Fax: +1 (918) 496-1515

Oklahoma City Office:
3701 SE 15th Street
Del City, Oklahoma 73115
+1 (405) 670-3456
Fax: +1 (405) 670-3456