From WOOD COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Wood County Special Olympics will host its 27th Annual Dinner and Fundraiser in support of the Wood County Wildcats on Friday, Nov. 1 at Glass City Boardwalk, 27820 E. Broadway St., Walbridge.
The fundraiser, from 6-10 p.m., includes dinner and a reverse raffle with a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize.
Tickets are on sale until Oct. 25. The purchase of a reverse raffle ticket is $100 and includes one dinner, soda and beer. Chance games will be available along with a silent auction, and a cash bar is also provided. Tickets are available by visiting https://www.woodcountydd.org/special-olympics.
All proceeds from the dinner and reverse raffle will support the Wood County Special Olympics Program in purchasing new equipment and uniforms, registration fees, travel and lodging, facility rentals, officials, fuel costs, and more. It also allows for the growth and expansion of programs and available sports.
Sponsors this year are as follows:
GOLD SPONSORS: IBEW Local 8, Clouse Construction Corp., Fraternal Order of Eagles #2180, and Knights of Columbus St. Johns Council 14502.
SILVER SPONSORS: DOSE LLC, James Coe Wood Products LLC, Kyle J. Sherman Excavating LLC, and Making Grade LLC.
To become a sponsor, contact Wood County Special Olympics Local Coordinator Jennifer Krouse at 419-419-7907 or email jkrouse@woodcountydd.org.
“By supporting Wood County Special Olympics, you give athletes with developmental and intellectual disabilities the chance to discover their unique strengths and abilities, building their self-confidence in ways that change lives. Your generosity, along with the kindness of our community and supporters beyond, helps them forge lasting friendships, experience the joy of competition, and achieve dreams they once thought impossible. For this, our hearts are forever grateful,” said Krouse.
For more information about the event, call 419-419-7907 or visit the website at https://www.woodcountydd.org/special-olympics.
