FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
20 November  2007

      
"13" is a Winner for

Whitefish Mountain Resort
and
Special Olympics Montana

(Whitefish, Montana) Special Olympics Montana, a 37 year-old movement that enables children and adults with intellectual disabilities to train for life through sports will conduct its State Winter Games February 24 - 26, at the Whitefish Mountain Resort – on the Big Mountain. 2008 marks the thirteenth-consecutive year that the State Winter Games have been held at Whitefish Mountain Resort.  

As an athlete-centered, family-based and volunteer driven organization, Special Olympics Montana relies almost exclusively on the support of community volunteers, businesses and service organizations for leadership, planning and preparation, in-kind and financial gifts.

Recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as the "most credible charity" in the United States, Special Olympics Montana invites you to help organize, plan and host the 2007 Special Olympics State Winter Games.  The roles and duties are many, requiring upwards of 200 volunteers to organize and prepare for the Games.

300 athletes and 110 coaches from over 20 teams will gather at Whitefish Mountain Resort to compete in three different sports over a three-day period. Competitions will include Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and Beginner Alpine Snowboarding.

In addition to competition, special events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Athlete Victory Banquet, Dance/Carnival, a Families Luncheon and much more will create memorable experiences as we celebrate life through sports.

To learn more about Special Olympics Montana or receive additional information about the opportunities to help host the 2008 Winter Games, please visit our website at www.somt.org or call Special Olympics Montana headquarters at 1-800-242-6876.  For volunteer inquiries please contact Karen Kimball at 406-837-0319, email: dryfly@centurytel.net