Media Alert

Team Montana Competes in National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska

Blue Cross Blue Shield is Premier Sponsor

(July 16, 2010) Team Montana departs from Billings to travel to the National Games in Nebraska. A press conference was held at Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana in Billings.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana generously agreed to be the premier sponsor of Team Montana. Financial support helps cover the costs of uniforms, equipment, transportation and meals for the team.

"We are thrilled to have the very generous support of BC/BS of Montana for such a meaningful opportunity for our athletes. As the premier sponsor of Team Montana, BC/BS of Montana will be sending 45 Athletes and coaches to compete in Soccer, Golf, Bocce and track and field events against athletes from all 50 states. This is sure to be a life changing opportunity, for athletes, coaches, families and fans alike." -Bob Norbie, President/CEO of Special Olympics Montana

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is Montana’s leading not-for-profit health services corporation. Headquartered in Helena, Montana, BCBSMT has conducted business for 70 years exclusively in Montana. BCBSMT serves more than 240,000 members across the state and another 70,000 nationwide through BlueCard. More information is available at www.bcbsmt.com.

Thanks Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana!

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About the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games
The 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska will showcase and celebrate the Special Olympics movement and athletes from across the United States, while illustrating the power of sports to educate and inform about the true abilities and achievements of people with intellectual disabilities. From July 18-23, 2010, nearly 3,000 athletes will compete in 13 Olympic-style sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 8,000 volunteers and an estimated 15,000 family and friends. In addition to sports, the USA National Games will offer various programs in health, wellness and education. To learn more or to volunteer, please visit www.2010specialolympics.org

About Special Olympics Montana
Special Olympics Montana is a 40-year-old movement that enables children and adults with intellectual disabilities to train for life through sports. 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. To learn more about Special Olympics Montana or to receive information about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities please visit our website at: www.somt.org or call Special Olympics Montana at 1-800-242-6876.