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1 2666 State Street, Suite 1 Hamden, CT soct.org Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 72 North Haven, CT 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Follow Us: REVEALING THE CHAMPION IN ALL OF US

2 WHERE WE OFFER PROGRAMS A LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR AND PRESIDENT Greenwich North Canaan Hartland Colebrook Suffield Somers Union Salisbury Enfield Stafford Norfolk Thompson Canaan Granby Woodstock East Granby Winchester Barkhamsted Windsor Ellington Locks East Putnam Eastford Simsbury Windsor Ashford Windsor Tolland Willington Pomfret Sharon Canton Cornwall Goshen South Hartford Vernon Torrington Windsor Killingly Chaplin Avon East Coventry Mansfield Hampton West Brooklyn Manchester Hartford Hartford Harwinton Burlington Warren Litchfield Kent Farmington Wethersfield Columbia Windham Plainfield Morris Bristol ington Glastonbury Scotland Washington Thomaston Plainville Britain Rocky Hebron Canterbury Sterling Bethlehem Hill Marlborough Lebanon Sprague Voluntown Watertown Southington Berlin Cromwell Franklin Milford Wolcott Portland Lisbon Griswold East Woodbury Hampton Colchester Sherman Roxbury Waterbury Bozrah Norwich Bridgewater Cheshire Meriden Middletown Middlebury Middlefield Preston Prospect Fairfield Salem Southbury East Haddam North Stonington Wallingford Haddam Durham Montville Beacon Falls Hamden Ledyard Oxford Danbury town Bethany Chester Lyme North Waterford Bethel Seymour Haven Stonington Woodbridge Killingworth Deep River East Groton Ansonia Essex Lyme London Monroe North Branford Old Lyme Derby Haven Guilford Redding Clinton Ridgefield Shelton Westbrook Branford Orange Madison Old Saybrook Easton Haven East Haven Trumbull Weston Milford Wilton Stratford Fairfield Bridgeport Canaan Westport Stamford Norwalk Darien Brookfield Plymouth Naugatuck West Bloomfield Hartford Bolton Andover Special Olympics Connecticut Local Programs Special Olympics is about revealing the champion in all of us, and 2015 was an exceptional year for spreading our message. With the World Games in Los Angeles broadcast around the world on ESPN and with more people getting involved here in our state, we are making a great impact in Connecticut, around the nation and around the world. Our athletes continue to demonstrate that they are champions who are changing the world and you are champions for supporting them. Thank you for your most generous support and continued involvement! More than ever, Special Olympics is about inclusion of those with and without intellectual disabilities. Through Special Olympics, people with intellectual disabilities have the same opportunity anyone else would have to be on a sports team, to have a place where they feel respected and included and to have a chance to develop, excel and connect. Because sports are activities that people enjoy and relate to, Special Olympics can foster a more inclusive and respectful society. We consistently hear from volunteers, sponsors, coaches, family members and friends that experiencing just one Special Olympics event whether a practice, a qualifier or a state competition can truly open one s heart and mind about people with intellectual disabilities and the talent and character they possess. We watch hearts open in high school students through our Unified Sports program, which is offered in over ninety percent of Connecticut s public high schools and brings people with and without intellectual disabilities together to play sports, enriching the lives of all participants. Amie Pyatt, a student at Simsbury High School, put it best in her essay about participating in Special Olympics: When we all walk into the gym or onto the field, the differences go away and we come together as a team. Now that I am able to set aside differences in my everyday life as well, it allows me to be a more accepting and patient person. Not only did Unified Sports improve my junior and senior years of high school, but it also helped me realize that special education is something I want to do with my life. Special Olympics Connecticut is also striving to improve sports performance by enhancing athletes health. Health problems seen in our nation, such as the obesity epidemic, can affect individuals with intellectual disabilities to an even greater degree. According to a Special Olympics International Research and Evaluation Department report, in 2013, 46% of adults with intellectual disabilities in the United States examined by Special Olympics were obese compared to 35.9% in the general population. To address concerns such as this, we ve expanded our Unified Sports Fitness Club significantly during the past year, so that more people can enjoy the camaraderie of membership and challenge themselves to stay fit, eat healthy and keep moving. We are also working to improve the well-being of our athletes by giving them more frequent opportunities to receive health screenings, nutritional advice and referrals for care through our Healthy Athletes Program. In 2015, a record 683 athletes were screened for vision, hearing, dental, foot, balance and healthy lifestyle habits. Over 140 athletes received prescription glasses on the spot through our Opening Eyes program. As this Annual Report shows, Special Olympics Connecticut has come a long way since its founding in In 2015, we served over 13,000 athletes and Unified Sports partners with the help of over 10,000 volunteers. Along the way, we are changing attitudes and changing minds. None of our work would be possible without each and every one of you. With your help, we look ahead confidently to continued expansion of our services. Thank you for your generosity of heart which allows us to accomplish so much and aim so high. Catherine Kortlandt, Board Chair Beau Doherty, President Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. 3

3 STATEWIDE COMPETITIONS ADDITIONAL COMPETITIONS Speed Skating Invitational February 19th Rose Garden Ice Arena, Norwich Colchester Golf Skills Challenge August 9th Tallwood Country Club, Hebron Windham Swim Meet March 14th Windham High School, Windham Croquet Invitational August 15th Elizabeth Park, Hartford Curling Bonspiel March 14th Nutmeg Curling Club, Bridgeport Alternate Shot Golf Invitational August 22nd Orange Hills Country Club, Orange WINTER GAMES February 28th and March 1st Athletes: 711 Unified Sports Partners: 158 Coaches: 252 SUMMER GAMES June 5th, 6th and 7th Athletes: 2,007 Unified Sports Partners: 324 Coaches: 470 FALL SPORTS FESTIVAL September 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th Athletes: 919 Unified Sports Partners: 331 Coaches: 197 HOLIDAY SPORTS CLASSIC November 21st and 22nd Athletes: 1,785 Unified Sports Partners: 581 Coaches: 240 Traditional Basketball Invitational March 14th Holy Cross High School, Chase Collegiate School, Chase Park House, Kennedy High School and Tinker Elementary School, all of Waterbury Husky Classic Soccer Divisioning Tournament May 2nd UCONN, Storrs Southern Time Trials May 9th Weston High School, Weston Northern Time Trials May 17th The Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor England Golf Invitational October 10th Raceway Golf Course, Thompson Unified Basketball Divisioning Tournament October 24th Floyd Little Athletic Center, Haven Unified Volleyball Divisioning Tournament October 25th Floyd Little Athletic Center, Haven England Flag Football Invitational November 15th Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Eversource Energy, Simsbury Figure Skating & Speed Skating International Skating Center of Connecticut, Simsbury Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Ski Sundown, Hartford Floor Hockey Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford Cycling Gymnastics Swimming Tennis Track & Field Southern Connecticut State University, Haven Soccer Hamden Hall Athletic Fields, Hamden Bocce Savin Rock, West Haven Croquet Ocean House, Watch Hill, Rhode Island Golf Sleeping Giant Golf Course, Hamden Sailing The Wadawanuck Club, Stonington Softball Connecticut SportsPlex, North Branford and Kennedy Memorial Field, East Haven Unified Basketball Quinnipiac University, Hamden Bowling AMF Circle Lanes, East Haven and AMF Lanes, Milford Powerlifting James Hillhouse High School, Haven Unified Volleyball Floyd Little Athletic Center, Haven Cycling Time Trials May 17th Eversource Energy, Cheshire Developmental Aquatics Time Trials May 21st Oxford High School, Oxford Sailing Invitationals June 27th Essex Yacht Club, Essex July 25th Norwalk Yacht Club, Norwalk August 2nd Cedar Point Yacht Club, Westport Golf Skills Jamboree July 19th Lyman Orchards, Middlefield Softball Divisioning Tournament August 8th Prageman Park, Wallingford 4 5

4 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES & USA TOURNAMENTS UNIFIED SPORTS FITNESS CLUB 2014 PENGUIN PLUNGES & OVER THE EDGE Special Olympics World Games & USA Tournaments With 6,500 athletes and 2,000 coaches representing 165 countries, along with 30,000 volunteers and spectators from around the world who attended the Games and watched highlights on ESPN, the Special Olympics World Games was the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world in The 2015 Special Olympics World Games, with the unparalleled spirit, enthusiasm, teamwork, joy and displays of courage and skill that are hallmarks of all Special Olympics events, featured 25 Olympicstyle sports in venues throughout the Los Angeles region. We are proud of the four individuals who represented Connecticut and the USA at these World Games Selina Derungs, Christine Post, Lisa Thomasco and Chuck Yenkner. RESULTS AQUATICS ATHLETE SELINA DERUNGS OF SIMSBURY Gold Medalist: 4 x 100 Freestyle Relay Silver Medalist: 100 Meter Individual Medley Bronze Medalist: 200 Meter Freestyle Event ATHLETICS ATHLETE CHUCK YENKER OF GLASTONBURY Gold Medalist: Mini-Javelin Silver Medalist: 100 Meter Event 6th Place Ribbon: 4 x 100 Relay GOLF ATHLETE CHRISTINE POST OF GROTON & GOLF UNIFIED PARTNER LISA THOMASCO OF MYSTIC Silver Medalists: Level 2, Division 5 Unified Golf In addition to the athletes who competed, Deputy Commissioner Cheryl Cepelak of the Department of Correction in Wethersfield had the honor of carrying the Flame of Hope in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg for the Special Olympics World Games. Volunteers Adam Martin, Thomas Martin, Lori Martino, Terry Wachter, Anthony Falcha, Lisa Krohelski, Beth Miller, Carla Krysiak and William Carey, all from Sikorsky, assisted at the Track & Field venue; Karen Kalenauskas and Michele Adams helped out at Cycling; and Donna Snyder volunteered as a Unified Basketball coach for the Special Olympics USA team at World Games USA COMPETITIONS Connecticut golfers Leo and Skylar Parciak, a father and son Unified golf pair, and Athlete Aidan Kelly participated in the 2015 Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational Tournament at the Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head, South Carolina in September. Five athletes from the Special Olympics Mystic- Ledyard Local Program participated in the 25th Annual Special Olympics Unified Sports Bowling Tournament in Texas in March. The Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports Fitness Club brings people with and without intellectual disabilities together to get active and exercise regularly. The Club provides opportunities for its members to participate in activities such as walking, hiking and rowing to enhance fitness and overall health, and inspire new friendships. Each member receives a tracking device that counts moves and miles so that individual and Club progress can be measured. The Club focuses on participation rather than competition. Members are challenged to achieve personal goals, and receive rewards for reaching activity milestones. Groups come together for weekly and bi-weekly training sessions. Additionally, Special Olympics organizes Universal Walks at popular and unique Connecticut destination sites. During Universal Walks, Club members come together to enjoy exercise, nutritious snacks and presentations that encourage and celebrate living a healthy lifestyle UNIVERSAL WALKS WERE HELD AT: Suffield Academy April 12 th Connecticut Forest & Park Association October 11 th 6 7

5 SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS ADMINISTERED BY THE CONNECTICUT INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (CIAC) PLAY UNIFIED. LIVE UNIFIED. The Special Olympics Unified Sports Program administered by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) brings athletes with and without disabilities together to practice and compete in sports at elementary, middle and high schools across Connecticut. Unified Sports are played in accordance with formal game rules and with certified referees, although the focus is on collaboration, joy and personal achievement rather than competition. Participants are similar in age and skill level. Divisioning of teams is based on skill level. Sports include basketball, bowling, soccer, track and volleyball. The Unified Sports program gives participants with intellectual disabilities opportunities to play sports and form friendships with their peers. It helps participants without disabilities overcome misconceptions they may have about people with disabilities. And the program helps all participants gain skills, physical fitness and confidence, and develop life-changing relationships. It also helps to inspire a more positive school climate and an environment where there is acceptance and inclusion for students of all abilities. Since 1992, Special Olympics Connecticut has partnered with the CIAC to inspire students to play unified. Students are encouraged to follow a pathway throughout their education that allows them to participate in Unified Sports at every grade level. In the earlier grades, the focus is on practicing individual skills and, in the higher grades, teamwork and team sports are emphasized. This pathway can continue after graduation, as Special Olympics Connecticut offers Unified Sports programs in communities throughout the state for people of all ages Program Highlights Include: 119 high schools and 57 middle schools Play Unified More than 2,000 participants 44 tournaments were held Unified Sports administered in 18 new schools Conferences and schools are now hosting their own Unified Sports events, in addition to those administered by CIAC Special Olympics Young Athletes TM Program The Special Olympics Young Athletes TM Program offers the same benefits as Unified Sports but to children as young as three years old. The program engages children at the earliest phase of their educational and social development to teach them basic activities such as walking, running and jumping. These activities, involving coordination and balance, help them improve physically, cognitively and socially and also help them to create bonds with other children. The Special Olympics Unified Art Program Administered by the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) The Special Olympics Unified Art Program Administered by the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) provides a forum for positive social interaction between students with and without intellectual disabilities. Participants work collaboratively to create artwork using a variety of mediums as they form new friendships, gain self-esteem and demonstrate their creativity and artistic talents. SO College SO College SO College connects college students and individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports and social activities. Through their interactions and the friendships they develop, the students and athletes come to better understand each other and each other s unique gifts and strengths. Colleges and universities with Special Olympics Programs on campus include Yale University, the University of Connecticut, Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University and the U.S. Coast Guard. 8 9

6 HEALTHY ATHLETES OUR HEALTHY ATHLETE INITIATIVES/VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS INCLUDE: Special Olympics Connecticut Healthy Athletes provides free health screenings, educational resources and preventative care recommendations to Special Olympics athletes at major competitions held throughout the year. Healthy Athletes is designed to improve each athlete s sports experience by offering resources that advance overall well-being and promote a healthy lifestyle. FIT FEET (PODIATRY) Dr. Kurt Rode Dr. Neal Zomback Fit Feet helps Special Olympics athletes step lively onto the playing field and into everyday life by evaluating problems of the feet, ankles and lower extremity biomechanics. FUNFITNESS (PHYSICAL THERAPY) Heidi Adamski, PT, MS Colleen Langlais, PT, MS FUNfitness is the physical therapy component of Healthy Athletes that is designed to assess and improve an athlete s flexibility, functional strength, aerobic capacity and balance. Examinations also educate and provide handson opportunities for participants to learn about physical therapy and fitness. HEALTH PROMOTION (BETTER HEALTH & WELL-BEING) Carol Flaim, RN Caitlin Daikus, CHES Health Promotion uses interactive educational tools and displays, motivational literature and demonstrations so athletes can attain and maintain an enhanced level of wellness and self-care. HEALTHY HEARING (AUDIOLOGY) Dr. Thomas Hinchey Healthy Hearing provides free ear examinations and other hearing-related medical services and products to athletes who need them the most. OPENING EYES (VISION) Dr. Susan Danberg (Global Clinician Advisor) Dr. Chris Agro Opening Eyes increases Special Olympics athletes access to eye care and provides free eye assessments, prescription eyewear, sunglasses and sports goggles for improved vision. SPECIAL SMILES (DENTISTRY) Dr. Deb Redford-Badwal Special Smiles gives Special Olympics athletes access to dental care and provides them with dental examinations, personal oral hygiene instruction, fluoride varnish treatment and sport mouth guards to help those who compete in a contact sport prevent dental injuries. 11

7 SPECIAL EVENTS Students who participate in Unified Sports at schools across the state came together for the annual Youth Leadership Summit presented by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and Special Olympics CT on January 8th. The student athletes listened to inspiring speakers, including NBC Connecticut s Kevin Nathan, shared ideas and celebrated friendships. Student athletes at high schools and middle schools that offer Special Olympics Unified Sports programs were celebrated at the 12th Annual Michaels Cup Unified Sports Banquet hosted by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and Special Olympics CT at the Aqua Turf Club, Plainville, April 29th. The first-ever Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America, presented by Bank of America, kicked off with the lighting of the torch in Athens, Greece and concluded in Los Angeles, California the site of the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games after a 46 day journey through all 50 states. The Relay made its way through Connecticut May 30th through June 1st. Rallies were held in Hartford, Haven, and Milford and at ESPN in Bristol to celebrate this monumental event and the World Games. The 18th annual Enterprise Holdings Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics CT was held at the Lyman Orchard Golf Club in Middlefield, September 18th. Larry Kucharski, VP & GM of Enterprise, and his colleagues organized the event. Friends, including Jason Guyot from Foxwoods and Bob Maxon from NBC Connecticut, gathered for the Special Olympics Connecticut Golf Tournament at Foxwoods Resort Casino. It was held at the Lake of Isles Golf Club in North Stonington, September 21st. LAZ Charitable Foundation s 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut and the Jordan Porco Foundation took place at the Tunxis Plantation in Farmington, September 28th. Nineteen athletes wrote over 400 thank you cards to supporters during our annual Night of Thanks, hosted by TD Bank of Manchester, November 16th. Athlete and Board of Directors Member Sharon Rivera travelled to Washington DC to represent Connecticut at Special Olympics annual Capitol Hill Day, March 18th. Sharon met with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Elizabeth Esty, Sen. Chris Murphy and Eric Anthony, Legislative Director for Rep. Rosa DeLauro to express the importance of Special Olympics health and school programs. The 22nd Annual Mike Lupica & Jeff Wilpon Golf Invitational Presented by Webster Bank to benefit Special Olympics CT was held at the Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, May 4th. Current members of the York Mets participated. Connecticut State Representatives hosted a Spread the Word to End the Word campaign at the State Capitol in Hartford on May 13th, where they and Special Olympics CT Global Messengers, spokespersons for our organization, partnered to inspire respect and inclusion for all. The Dream Ride Experience to benefit Special Olympics, presented by Bozzuto s Inc., The Hometown Foundation and your local IGA Supermarket, was grander than ever and held at the Farmington Polo Grounds, August 21st-23rd. The Experience featured a motorcycle ride, Twilight Car Cruise hosted by Papa s Dodge, judged car show and activities for the entire family. Participants represented 15 states and five countries. The Special Olympics CT 2015 Leadership Summit offered volunteers who serve as the organization s Local Program Coordinators and Local Program Leaders a day of learning, activities and celebration. The Summit was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Bristol, September 26th. Board Member Susan Saint James hosted the annual Susan Saint James Poker Tournament benefiting Special Olympics CT at Foxwoods Resort Casino, September 20th. The Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Mike Lupica hosted their annual Unified Fishing Tournament for Special Olympics CT in Wilton, October 10th. The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, hosted its 21st Annual Swim-A-Thon to benefit Special Olympics CT at the school s pool, November 1st. Southern Connecticut State University s Beta Mu Sigma Fraternity hosted their 4th Annual Athlete Formal for Special Olympics Athletes on their campus, November 13th. Over 450 student athletes and their coaches who participate in the Special Olympics Unified Sports Program at their schools gathered for the annual Youth Leadership Summit at Aetna in Hartford on December 20th. January February March April May June July August September October November December

8 AWARD RECIPIENTS 2015 HALL OF FAME EVENT The Special Olympics Connecticut Hall of Fame event is held annually to recognize extraordinary athletes, volunteers and sponsors for their dedication, leadership, spirit and support. The event takes place at the Aqua Turf Country Club in Plantsville and is made possible through the generosity of the Bozzuto and Calvanese families. Emcees for the 2015 Hall of Fame event included NBC Connecticut s Brad Field, iheart Radio s Renee DiNino and ESPN s SportsCenter anchor Kevin Negandhi. The theme of the event was Play Unified in celebration of Special Olympics Unified Sports program in Connecticut and around the world. UNSUNG HERO AWARDS Celebrating volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes for Special Olympics Connecticut with no expectation of recognition or reward. Elaine Cocores David Denunzio Mary Eberle John Keeley Alanna Licursi-Rich Josh Pandolfi Fred Pariseau Priscilla Solley SPIRIT OF LIFE AWARDS 2015 HALL OF FAME AWARDS Honoring individuals or groups who have made contributions of time and resources that have significantly impacted Special Olympics Connecticut. Eunice Murtha Award The William H. Pitt Foundation, Inc. Bozzuto Family Award The Steel Family Recognizing athletes who exemplify the true spirit and meaning of Special Olympics. Kevin Brown Sondra Carden Kristin Connolly Marshall Firmender Breona Henderson Michael Kalisz Jake Segla Anthony Tony Thomas Community Leadership Award Marcus Communications, Inc. Lew Perkins Coach Award Charlene Luzefski Sheila Schmidt Award Burdeen Camp Susan Saint James Award (for leadership skills) John Riccardi Eunice Kennedy Shriver Award Raymond L. Hadden, III 2015 PRESIDENT S AWARDS President s Awards honor individuals who have made an outstanding impact on the organization through their dedication and contributions to Special Olympics Connecticut. Luann Cataudella Don Bischoff Brett Salafia 15

9 PENGUIN PLUNGES & OVER THE EDGE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN 2014 PENGUIN PLUNGES & OVER THE EDGE TOP 10 DEPARTMENTS 2014 Totals The Penguin Plunge is a wintertime tradition for friends of Special Olympics who embrace the cold to support athletes of all abilities. South Windsor Police Department $56,712 Bridgeport Police Department $27,446 Individuals and groups of friends, family members, co-workers and teammates band together, brave freezing temperatures and dash into the icy waters of a lake or ocean to show their support for Special Olympics. Before they make the leap into the waters, participants collect donations from those who wish to support their valiant effort - and earn event t-shirts, incentive prizes and awards. Penguin Plunges, held at six locations in different parts of the state, provided a fun, festive and exciting atmosphere for participants and spectators alike and featured music, refreshments, special guests and parades with participants showing off their creative costumes. Many Special Olympics local programs and schools that participate in the Special Olympics Unified Sports program were represented at these Penguin Plunge Events. Date Town Location 2014 Totals Amount Raised January 25 Farmington Winding Trails $45,831 February 21 Middletown Crystal Lake $56,546 March 7 Winsted Highland Lake $71,036 March 7 Madison Hammonassett Beach State Park $67,692 March 8 London Ocean Beach Park $63,252 March 14 Westport Compo Beach $76,613 Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino hosted its 5th annual Over the Edge event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut on September 4th. Participants conquered their fear of heights and rappelled 34 stories down one of Connecticut s most iconic buildings to honor the incredible spirit of Special Olympics athletes and raise funds to support them. This year s event was sold out! In addition to providing the venue and amenities for participants, Mohegan Sun had 19 employees rappel. Law enforcement officers, parents of athletes, and Special Olympics local coordinators and volunteers, along with new friends of the organization also rappelled. At the end of the day, $134,304 was raised. No experience is necessary to participate in Over the Edge for Special Olympics, as participants go through a brief training session prior to their rappel and are harnessed in and guided through their entire descent. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut is an event that happens every June. Over 1,500 law enforcement officers and officials carry a torch lit with the Flame of Hope through their community and pass it on to officers in the next town. Departments across the state do this for three consecutive days, across 530 miles, to create a chain of support for Special Olympics and raise awareness of the organization s mission. On the third day, this annual run culminates during the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games Opening Ceremony. Officers complete the Torch Run by making a procession onto Southern Connecticut State University s Jess Dow Field as athletes and friends cheer them on. An athlete and officer light the ceremonial cauldron with their torch, as is tradition, to help kick off the Games. However, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is not just this one event it encompasses so much more. It is a year-round effort put forth by officers representing police departments, corrections facilities and universities across our state to raise awareness, resources and financial support that s so crucial to Special Olympics. These volunteers go above and beyond what they do daily to protect and serve people in their communities and volunteer their time to hold fundraising events, present medals to athletes at Games and share the mission of Special Olympics through a myriad of initiatives. Some popular events they host include Tip-A-Cop, Cop-on-Top and Jail N Bail fundraisers. They are heroes to our athletes, to our organization and to us all. Fairfield University Department of Publice Safety $20,417 Department of Correction - PREA $16,678 Branford Police Department $16,037 York Correctional Institution $14,503 Monroe Police Department $11,362 Torrington Police Department $11,362 Southern Connecticut State University Police Department $10,514 Guilford Police Department $10,

10 TESTIMONIALS FINANCIALS "Matt and Jen have been participating in Special Olympics for over 20 years and they have both grown so much and have so many great friends because of this organization." - Steve Glad, Father and Special Olympics CT volunteer photographer "Life is a precious thing. Many times in our lives, we become stressed, anxious, impatient and pessimistic. But participating on these Unified Sports teams and seeing the positive attitudes these students have day in and day out really puts my life problems into perspective They show me what happiness is." - Nicholas Roche, town High School Student Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets Years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Revenue and Other Support Contributions, grants and allocations $8,283,721 $7,527,898 Fundraising 2,137,584 2,194,359 Net assets released from restriction 341, ,792 Total Revenue and Other Support 10,763,089 9,938,049 Expenses Program services 8,890,819 8,491,329 Fundraising 1,176,834 1,290,599 Non-operating and general 409, ,193 Total Expenses 10,477,611 10,157,121 "I've been involved with Special Olympics Summer Games for 23 years and I've been a one-on-one coach. There is nothing more rewarding than to see these individuals try their hardest and they are so appreciative of getting their rewards. The experience is priceless." - Jodi Weckstein, Volunteer "No two people are exactly alike. To me, Play Unified means you can take TWO different individuals, put them together practicing as a team, and end up with two minds and bodies creating ONE great croquet team." - Bobbi Shorthouse, Volunteer Income (Loss) from Operations 285,478 (219,072) Other Income (Expenses) Investment return 112,647 86,208 Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments (37,309) 263,747 Reorganization costs - (77,035) Total Other Income (Loss) 75, ,920 Change in Unrestricted Net Assets 360,816 53,848 CHANGES IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Contributions, grants and allocations 549, ,861 Investment return 89,641 61,484 Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on investments (41,307) 216,877 Net assets released from restriction (341,784) (215,792) Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets 256, ,430 Change in Net Assets 617, ,278 Net Assets - Beginning 7,499,685 6,847,407 Net Assets - Ending $8,116,822 $7,499,685 49% DONATED MATERIALS & SERVICES 14% FUNDRAISING EVENTS 8% CORPORATE 5% DIRECT MARKETING 15% INDIVIDUAL & OTHER 8% FOUNDATION & GRANTS 18 19

11 2014 PENGUIN PLUNGES & OVER THE EDGE PARTNER SPONSORS EVERSOURCE ENERGY ADAMS HOMETOWN MARKETS/ IGA HOMETOWN SUPERMARKETS DREAM RIDE Adams and IGA Supermarkets, along with Bozzuto s and The Hometown Foundation, are proud to be a community partner with Special Olympics Connecticut. By supporting the good work of this organization, our employees and customers have a unique opportunity to be champions of change within their communities as we continue to seek and support inclusion for all. - Michael A. Bozzuto, CEO Bozzuto s, Inc. ESPN ESPN has been proud to support Special Olympics Connecticut for more than 30 years. As the Official Broadcast Partner of the 2015 World Games and Global Presenting Sponsor of Unified Sports, we are grateful for their foresight and leadership with the Unified Sports movement using the power of sports to ENSPIRE an environment of social inclusion and acceptance. - Kevin Martinez, Vice President ESPN Corporate Citizenship Special Olympics Connecticut does more than bring athletes together it celebrates and recognizes their abilities, achievements and incredible spirit. Since 1984 we have joined with Special Olympics Connecticut to host the Winter Games, and we are honored to support all the athletes and their families at what is always a fun and inspiring event. - Thomas J. May, President and Chief Executive Officer Eversource Energy LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN The Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run is part of an international campaign for Special Olympics, coordinated and managed by all divisions of law enforcement officers and officials from throughout the world, whose mission is to raise funds and awareness of the Special Olympics movement worldwide. The statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut has been recognized in the world for many years as one of the top grassroots fundraising organizations for Special Olympics. We are the Guardians of the Flame, spreading awareness and bringing others into our movement to continue to support people with intellectual disabilities. - Lt. Donald Crabtree, Wethersfield, P.D. - Director Todd A. Pelazza, Fairfield University Dept. of Public Safety - Capt. Joseph Carlone, Dept. of Correction Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Directors NBC CONNECTICUT NBC Connecticut is proud to be Partners in a Caring Community with Special Olympics Connecticut. As your station for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, we believe that the Special Olympics athletes and partners reflect the true values of the Olympics: excellence, friendship and respect. Congratulations to Special Olympics Connecticut for another fantastic year of changing attitudes and changing lives! - Susan Tully, President & General Manager, NBC Connecticut TD BANK TD Bank is dedicated to supporting the communities in which we live and work. We believe in giving back in a meaningful way through volunteer hours and funding of organizations that share similar values. We are proud to support Special Olympics in its mission to empower and create a lifetime of positive impact in the lives of individual athletes and their families. - Mauro DeCarolis, Senior Vice President, Retail Banking, Connecticut Market, TD Bank UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION For the past 38 years, United Technologies employees, retirees and their families have demonstrated their support for the athletes of Special Olympics. I m proud to work for a company with thousands of colleagues across the globe committed to Special Olympics' mission of inclusion and healthy living in Connecticut and through its many worldwide initiatives. - Tizz Weber, Senior Director, Communications Pratt & Whitney A subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation WWE WWE s partnership with Special Olympics Connecticut has been nothing short of extraordinary. The passion and hard work of each athlete motivates WWE Superstars and Divas, and people all around the world. We are proud to continue our support of these courageous, inspirational and determined individuals. - Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer, WWE 20 21

12 2014 PENGUIN PLUNGES & OVER THE EDGE CORPORATE SPONSORS $75,000+ Adams Hometown Markets/ IGA Hometown Supermarkets ESPN, Inc. Eversource Energy Law Enforcement Torch Run NBC Connecticut TD Bank United Technologies Corporation $25,000 - $74,999 Bearingstar Insurance Charitable Fund Bob s Stores / Vestis Retail Group Campus Customs ConnectiCare, Inc. Connecticut Elks Association Covidien Dylan s Wings of Change Enterprise Holdings General Electric LAZ Parking Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Harvey Hubbell Foundation Webster Bank Whelen Engineering Co. WWE $15,000 - $24,999 Columbian Charities of Connecticut, Inc./Knights of Columbus Hoffman Auto Group Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino Praxair, Inc. $10,000 - $14,999 Alexion Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut Bank of America E-RATE Online, LLC Foxwoods Resort Casino HCC Global Financial Products Henkel Corporation Sentinel Growth Fund Management, LLC The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Inc. $5,000 - $9,999 Affinion Group BIC Corporation Comcast Cable Companions & Home Helpers Emerson Process Management/ Emerson Charitable Trust Ensign-Bickford Foundation, Inc. Frontier Communications GEICO Philanthropic Foundation JN Phillips Auto Glass Maximus Charitable Foundation Otis Elevator Company Pratt & Whitney Synchrony Financial TD Securities, LLC Xerox Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 American Legion Department of Connecticut, Inc. Connecticut Section of the PGA Dime Bank Foundation, Inc. Dominion Foundation Fairfield County Bank IBM Corporation Irving Oil Jones Lang LaSalle Marcum NYAC Athlete s Fund Olsen Construction People s United Community Foundation PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Walter Camp Football Foundation $1,000 - $2,499 Advantage International Beirne Wealth Consulting Bigelow Tea Company Chelsea Groton Bank Emera Energy Guilford Savings Bank Lincoln Waste Solutions Main Street Financial Group, LLC Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan Foundation Northwest Community Bank The Hanover Insurance Company USI Insurance Services of Connecticut, Inc. Weston Police Benevolent Association 22 23

13 YEAR-ROUND SUPPORTERS MAJOR IN-KIND DONORS YEAR-ROUND SUPPLIERS Adams Hometown Markets/ IGA Hometown Supermarkets Campus Customs The Coca-Cola Company Connecticut Portable Storage/PODS Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company Dunkin Donuts Graebel Moving Services, LLC Guida s Milk and Ice Cream Lamar Outdoor Advertising Marcus Communications State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service WORX MEDIA Radio iheart Radio Connecticut Country 92.5 FM ESPN Radio 1300 AM ESPN Radio 97.9 FM Fox Sports Radio 1410 AM iheart Radio KC101.3 FM KISS 95.7 FM The River FM Rock 102 FM WEBI 960 AM stalk Connoisseur Media 95.9 The Fox FM 99.1 WPLR FM 99.9 STAR FM Cumulus Media WEBE 108 FM WICC 600 AM Hall Communications Roxy FM WZBG 97.3 FM Television Charter 911 NW CT Community Television ESPN NBC Connecticut Print Haven Register Register Citizen The Republican-American Turley Press Access Audio Visual Systems, Inc. Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets Advantage International American Medical Response Haven AND1 Aqua Turf Club Bozzuto s, Inc. The Coca-Cola Company Connecticut Portable Storage/PODS Connoisseur Media Crystal Rock Water & Coffee Company Cumulus Media Darien Sport Shop Dooney & Bourke Dunkin Brands, Inc. ESPN Eversource Energy First Transit Floyd Little Athletic Center GoodSportz Graebel Moving Services, LLC Great River Golf Club Guida s Milk & Ice Cream Hall Communications Hamden Hall Country Day School iheart Radio Connecticut International Skating Center of Connecticut Jonathan Edwards Winery The Loomis Chaffee School Maneeley s Catering Marcus Communications, Inc. Microsoft Corporation Mohawk Mountain Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino Mount Southington Ski Area NBC Connecticut Haven Register York Racing Association James Niland The Ocean House, Rhode Island Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort Pratt & Whitney Quinnipiac University Register Citizen Republican-American Savin Rock Park Simscroft Echo Farms, Inc. Ski Sundown Sleeping Giant Golf Course Southbury Training School Southern Connecticut State University State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service Subway, Inc. The Taft School Turley Press University of Connecticut Wadawanuck Club Winding Trails Recreation Area WWE WZBG 97.3 FM Yale Haven Health Systems OFFICE VOLUNTEERS Natalie Arbogast Alexandra Bacharach Barry Baiardi Joyce Baiardi Loretta Casey Angie D Amico James DePaola Heather Dorn Michelle Garcia Mandy Griffith Norman Hanenbaum Justine Holleran Chris Ironson Rachael Polansky VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS Danielle Anderson Dan Burns Rich Coyle Kevin Fletcher Steve Glad Matt Glad Glen Kutler Will Kutler Shannon Loeck Sara Lombardi Chad Lyons Mel Morales Diane Parsons Evanthea Parsons Steve Polansky Ed Reilly Bill Shea Ginny Thibodeau Hildi Todrin 24 25

14 IN MEMORY & HONOR OF PLANNED GIVING & THE CHAMPION S SOCIETY IN MEMORY OF Madeline Aldrich Andrew Ansaldi, Jr. Gilberte M. Bernard Richard Bradley Sandra J. Butchyk Chad Cables Richard D. Campbell Louise Champeau Michael Compare Mary Cotter John D Angelo Marie C. Deindorfer Peter Denisky Elizabeth Dickerson Eileen Doherty Joan F. Doherty Francis Duff Gladys Dymicki Richard Feingold Arthur Ferraiolo George J. Ford Harlow J. Geloso Raymond Geremia, Jr. Jennie Hamor Elizabeth A. Hasak Susan J. Hennessey Ann Hill Joan Hubbard Eileen M. Ilberman Mark Jardim Dudley D. Jenkins James W. Jorgensen Gail Kaczenski John P. King Nicholas Landino, Jr. J. Michael Leahy Arlyne I. Maesner Brian Mahon Lila Mailman Annamae Martin Carol J. Mason Joseph P. Mazurski Douglas McMann Joseph H. Messier, Jr. Joseph Michalek Barbara Milewski Dominick C. Mondi Robert Morrill Bernard J. Murphy Katherine Napoli Solveig O Brien Richard Paggioli John D. Panula Grace Pesapane Lynn Plaskon Bruce Post Grace Raleigh Barbara Reynolds J. Ruth Ronalter Paul D. Saldibar Charles Schaeffer Charles Schwartz Ralph L. Smith Charles Socci Ruth Stephan J.K. Thomas Helen Tramis Michael Treadway Elizabeth Washicko Ronald Webster Robert E. Weidig Robert Weidig, Jr. Justin D. Wetmore Courtney B. Wilczewski Charles E. Yenkner Lincoln S. Young Erin Zeuschner IN HONOR OF Yury Altyev Adam Berrios Ann Brautigam Hailey Brooks Robert F. Deasy, Jr. Paul Dickinson Olivia Downs Ronald Duffney Sam Dunkel Zachary Dunkel Sara Glad Steven B. Glad Brent Hebert Tom M. Joyce Courtney Kelleher Marshall Kiev Avery Klinger Judith Laskowski Doris Leclerc Rachel D. Leclerc Freddy Letourneau Laurie Lombardi Renee Manwarren Elaine N. Martin Michael B. Mason Christopher Modell Paul Scarella Donald R. Skinner Beth F. Sklar Tara Smith Cynthia Twiss Pete L. Wagner Andrew Yahara Chuck Yenkner THE CHAMPION S SOCIETY Securing the Future of Special Olympics Connecticut Champion s Society members are the guardians who protect our athletes future by providing for Special Olympics in their will or estate plan. By joining the Champion s Society and leaving a legacy, members help ensure that Special Olympics life-changing mission will endure for generations to come. Membership in the Champion s Society There is no membership fee and no minimum gift amount to join. The size of a member s gift is kept confidential. If you have already named Special Olympics Connecticut in a bequest or other planned gift, please let us know. Your willingness to be recognized as a member of The Champion s Society will encourage others to follow your example. It will also demonstrate your commitment to providing transformative opportunities for future Special Olympics athletes. MEMBERS * in 2015 Kenneth & Marie Bowes Anthony & Rosemarie Burton Burdeen Camp* Kate & Dan Careb The Cassano Family The Dennin Family Beau & Holly Doherty Ernest J. Elliott Susan J. Gabrielson Robert & Heather Gerowe Steve & Sara Glad* Norman Hanenbaum Tom & Lisa Joyce Bruce & Sandra Kirchner Mary Kochiss* Lynn M. LaRocca* Michael & Nora Mason Mark & Ellen Myerson Paul Olson* Dick & Susan Saint James Ebersol Eugene Singer Stephen & Bonnie Smith* David & Liana Snyderman Tony, Janet & Stephanie St. Marie Dr. Joseph Stankewich Dr. Jody Terranova & Mr. Carl Verner Barbara Thomason Jim & Tracey Van Hoof William N. Vaughan* THE 4TH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE CHAMPION S SOCIETY The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center OCTOBER 2015 Champion Society members enjoyed a private welcome reception in the observation tower overlooking the beautiful Mashantucket Pequot Reservation. This was followed by an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the museum with the museum director and the chief archaeologist. Later, the group enjoyed a gourmet dinner of indigenous foods prepared by the museum s Wampanoag chef. All members received a gift of handmade wampum and experienced a native drum circle under the stars

15 CHAMPIONS OF THE MOVEMENT (INDIVIDUAL DONORS) $25,000 + Mr. and Ms. David Cassano, Sr. Robert H. Drouin Living Trust Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Lisa Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Jack & Nancy Katz Mr. and Mrs. Peter & Elizabeth Keenoy Ms. Robin Roberts Ms. Barbara J. Thomason $15,000 - $24,999 Mrs. Barbara Gildersleeve Ms. Cara Raether Carey Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell & Jody Truwit Mr. and Mrs. James H. & Tracey Van Hoof, Jr. $5,000 - $14,999 Anonymous Mr. and Ms. Richard S. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burdick Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. & Nancy Dennin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Shane Fitzsimons Ms. Rosa M. Gatti Mr. Kevin Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Richard & Jean Harrington Ms. Catherine E. Kortlandt Ms. Linda McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Moorin Mr. Christopher Motl Mr. and Mrs. Dick Ebersol & Susan Saint James Mr. Eugene R. Singer, C.P.A. Mr. and Mrs. George & Mami Varghese Mr. and Mrs. Peter & Wendy Wright $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carey Mr. Paul A. Choate Mr. Neal Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Doherty Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Doherty Ms. Susan Gabrielson Mr. and Ms. Joseph E. Geary, III Mr. and Mrs. Mike & Taylor Lupica Ms. Vicky McLoughlin Mr. Matthew E. Sery Mr. and Mrs. William & Pamela Welch Ms. Judeen Wrinn Mrs. Michelle Zettergren $1,000 - $2,499 Mr. Denis Agin Mr. Robert Arsenault Mr. and Mrs. Peter & Kathleen M. Auda Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beckett Mr. Cesar Beiros-Sekorski Mr. and Mrs. Cameron & Susan G. Bellamy Mr. Benson P. Blake Ms. Pamela Brewster Ms. Eileen D. Brown The Elsie A. Brown Fund Mr. David Buccino Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cairns Mr. and Mrs. Dan & Kate Careb Mr. Larry Cass Ms. Ginny Cerar Mr. David M. Cody Mr. Mitchell H. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Ted & Sheila Connolly Ms. Jennie Corman Dr. Kimberly A. Davis Dr. Michael Dobson, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Donoghue Ms. W Leslie Duffy Mr. and Mrs. David A. Durkin Mr. Jeff Dziegielewski Mr. Edward Erhardt Ms. Donna Farber Mrs. Kelly Fedak Mr. Troy C. Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Graham B. Foster Ms. Janet Froetscher Mr. Yves G. Gaden Mr. and Mrs. George Gilbert, III Ms. Donna S. Goodspeed Ms. Carson Goodwin Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph F. Gugliotti Mr. Magnus Gustafsson Ms. Debra Hampson Ms. Laurie A. Hawkes Mr. and Mrs. Arthur & Barbara Hayes Mr. Christopher Heigel, Sr. Ms. Kelly House Ms. Valerie Jensen Mr. Brandon Johndro Mr. Joseph L. King Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Knechtle Ms. Deborah Kotchen Ms. Elizabeth Lacava Prieto Ms. Lynn M. Larocca Mr. Christopher A. Latimer Mr. Daniel Levinson Mr. Guy M. Licitra Mr. Christopher Lloyd Mr. Daniel E. Lohr Ms. Kristan A. Loree Ms. Janet Masselink Mr. Michael Mauritz Mr. Jack Merrill & Ms. Marcye Britt Ms. Janice Moore Mrs. Emma L. Muchin Mr. Michael J. Mulligan Mr. and Mrs. Denis J. Nayden Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Necci Mr. George S. Ouellette Mrs. Judith A. Petrone Mr. Steven R. Picot Mr. Robert Poliner Estate of Sylvia Ponitoski Mr. Joseph D. Pugliares Mr. Roy P. Pyne Mr. and Mrs. William & Paula B. Reis Mrs. Gisela Rice Ms. Patricia Richards Dr. Mel Rosenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce Mr. Raynor M. Seeley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen & Bonnie Smith Mr. Peter Soldat Mr. Kevin Stolworthy Mr. and Mrs. Miles M. Stuchin Mrs. Kerry Tharpe Ms. Lisa Thomasco Mr. Martin Tomberg Mr. and Mrs. Daniel & Tresa Toscano Mr. Mike Troknya Mr. and Mrs. John Uricchio Mr. and Mrs. Deiderick & Amy Van der Velde Ms. Lisa T. Vuillemot Ms. Susan Warner Mr. Gerald Wood Mr. Jim Xhema Mr. H. Zisson Mr. Nicholas Zoccoli $500 - $999 Mr. Michael Acton Dr. and Mrs. Ambrose Alfonsi Ms. Audrey Allen Mr. John F. Augustine Mr. and Mrs. Neil A. Augustine Mr. and Mrs. Barry P. & Joyce Baiardi Ms. Vicki L. Bailey Mr. Frederick Baker Mr. Alfonso Barbarotta Mr. John A. Barrasso Mr. and Mrs. Jeff S. Beekman Mrs. Joanne Bligh Mr. Paul Bloom Ms. Jeanne F. Bovill Ms. Beth M. Brake Mr. and Mrs. Karl A. Brautigam, Jr. Mr. Hector Bravo Mr. John Brillante, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Brodersen Mr. Robert G. Brody Mrs. Gertrude Y. Brown Mr. William J. Buckley, Jr. Mrs. Tricia A. Butler Ms. Laurel Caputo Ms. Angela Carlucci Mr. and Mrs. Daniel & Mary Carriere Mrs. Eileen I. Cavanaugh Ms. Linda L. Cavanaugh Mr. Patrick Chagnon Ms. Lorri Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Steve & Susan Chernock Ms. Tammy A. Clark Ms. Sabrina Cochet Mr. David Cody Mr. Barton M. Cole Mr. Stephen Colgan Mr. Brian Crowley Mr. David S. Cunn Ms. Alexandra S. Daitch Mr. John D aniello Mr. Jeffrey S. De Mond Ms. Debra M. Del Santo Mr. and Mrs. Warner K. Depuy Mr. Jeffrey Dewey Mr. Tim Dicamillo Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. & Kelly Dimeo Mr. and Mrs. David J. & Sharleen Dinneen Mr. Fulvio V. Dobrich Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. & Marion Dodd Mr. and Mrs. Beau Doherty Mr. Robert Donohue Mr. Michael J. Doody Mr. Robert M. Dorsey Mr. Shaun Doyle Mr. Thomas K. Dwyer Ms. Roberta Egnaczyk Mr. and Mrs. Richard & Cynthia A. Ehrlich Mrs. Cynthia G. Etienne Ms. Judith Evnin Mr. and Mrs. William L. Ewen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Keith S. & Lisa Ferrare Mr. Matt Fleisher Mr. Timothy J. Ford Ms. Karen D. Francis Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Christine Frederick Mr. Richard Friese Ms. Rebecca M. Fuller Mr. Brian Furbish Ms. Anne Gilbert Mr. Richard Gildersleeve Mr. Stephen F. Godino Mr. Joseph Goldberg Mrs. Linda Goldfarb Mr. N H. Golfinopoulos Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. & Deb A. Grass Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Grau Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gray Mrs. Felice N. Gray-Kemp Mr. and Mrs. David Greenhouse Mr. and Mrs. James J. Greer Mr. and Mrs. Dian Griesel Mr. William J. Griffin Ms. Jill Griffiths Ms. Kathy Guerrera Mr. Larry M. Gunerman Mr. David Gutierrez Ms. Gay S. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hargreaves Mr. James Heneghan Mr. and Mrs. Ted & Laurie Hollander Mrs. Ruth B. Holton Mr. Blair L. Horne Mr. Peter R. Howe Mr. and Mrs. An-Ping Hsieh Mr. Basil Hwoschinsky, Jr. Mr. Barry Ilberman Mr. Steven L. Ingerman Mr. Marques Jenkins Mr. Michael Jiambalvo Ms. Rose Kalisz Mr. John V. Keating Mr. and Mrs. Paul & Tracy Keblish Mr. and Mrs. J. Timothy & Joan Kelly Ms. Ines Kingsley Mr. and Mrs. Bruce & Sandra Kirchner Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey & Virginia Kluger Ms. Joy Kmetz Ms. Teresa Knoester Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Kohn Mr. and Ms. James M. Kopcso, III Mr. Kerry Kozlowski Ms. LuAnn Krywinski Ms. Amy S. Kuehner Mrs. Eleanor C. Lambert Ms. Jodi Lamourine Mr. David Lapp Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Leahy Ms. Julie Leblanc Mr. Bryan A. Leone Ms. Stephanie Levesque Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. & Gayle Z. Levine Ms. Allysa J. Lombardo Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Lyons Ms. Susan M. Mackiewicz Mr. J.P. Mahoney Mr. Bruce Maneeley Mr. Ronald Manganiello Mr. Kevin P. Margolfo Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. & Nora Mason Mrs. Maria Matos Mr. Lawrence Mawn Mr. and Mrs. David P. & Taylor Mazza Mr. John McCabe Ms. Mary S. McCarthy Ms. Diane McLean Mr. Joe F. McLean Mr. Walter L. McMaster Mr. & Mrs. John Mendenhall Mr. Marc A. Mercadante Mr. Donald A. Migliori Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Milman Mrs. Renee Minahan Mrs. Jacquelin Moore Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Moore, Jr. Mrs. Jane T. Morosky Mr. William H. Narwold Mrs. Charmean L. Neithart Ms. Becca & Nancy A. Nickerson Ms. Rose Nolan Dr. and Mrs. Sean T. Nugent Ms. Stella O Leary Ms. Roberta G. Olsen Mr. Paola Orsini Ms. Marcie Pajolek Mr. Marcel Pariseau Mrs. Kathleen Partin Ms. Cathy Perry Mr. and Mrs. David & Virginia Pettigrew Mr. Frank Phelan Mr. Vincent Polito, Sr. Mr. David Pope Mr. and Mrs. Mark & Diane Powers Mr. Michael Rabovksy Mrs. F F. Randolph, Jr. Ms. Carol Reeves Ms. Elizabeth M. Regan Mr. Brian S. Reid Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. & Diana Reimer Mr. and Mrs. John Riccardi Ms. Mildred C. Richard Mr. David A. Rioux Mr. Walter G. Roberts Ms. Sharon Rozum Mrs. Beverly Sackler Ms. Lori G. Savino Mr. J. R. Schimenz Ms. Norma Schlager Ms. Antoinette M. Schmitt Mr. William Sciglimpaglia Ms. Maive F. Scully Mr. William J. Scully Mr. Thomas A. Selfridge Ms. Lori Shafner Mr. Michael Sheehan Mr. Martin Shelton Mr. Wayne Slitt Mrs. Elenor C. Smith Mr. Thomas G. Sorell Mr. Robert Soufer Mr. Richard Spiegel Mr. Ryan H. Springer-Miller Mr. William D. St. Jean Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. & Amy Stern Mr. Richard J. Stewart Ms. Cheryl A. Suzio Mr. Charles A. Swallow Ms. Jane Tierney Ms. Wanda E. Tillman and Mr. Van Brown Ms. Kathryn M. Tureski Mrs. Magdalena R. Q. Urvois Mr. and Mrs. Robert Volle Mr. Michael Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. & Jade B. Waller Mr. Evan Walters Mr. William F. Waters Mr. Jonathan D. Webster Mr. Eric Weingarten Mr. Thomas Wellington Mr. Thomas Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Randy & Karen Zigmont The businesses, civic groups, foundations and individuals listed on these pages have contributed $500 or more to Special Olympics Connecticut for the calendar year Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Special Olympics Connecticut apologizes for any errors or omissions

16 CHAMPIONS OF THE MOVEMENT CIVIC GROUPS AND FOUNDATIONS $200,000+ Department of Developmental Services Hometown Foundation, Inc. $60,000 - $199,999 Seedlings Foundation Special Olympics, Inc. State of Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller $10,000 - $59,999 Apax Foundation Charity Cycling Challenge GHAR Foundation, Inc. Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Jana Foundation, Inc. man s Own Foundation Peter A. & Deborah L. Weinberg Family Foundation Rite Aid Foundation Robert G. and Marguerite M. Derx Foundation The Kiev Foundation, Inc. $5,000 - $9,999 Brownington Foundation Bucknall Family Foundation Denzler Charitable Trust Kohl s Cares for Kids / Community Relations Sam s Club Foundation Special Friends Charities, Inc. $2,500 - $4,999 George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation IBEW Local Union #488 Macy s / Bloomingdale s The Daniel And Sharon Milikowsky Family Foundation, Inc. The Vranos Family Foundation $1,000 - $2,499 Alpha Delta Phi Amicus Amico Foundation Barden Foundation Danbury Lodge 1373, Loyal Order of Moose, Inc. Downey Family Foundation Elena Melius Foundation Elizabeth and Joseph Massoud Family Foundation GKN Foundation Ion Bank Foundation Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Council #5779 Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited Mineola Lions Club Foundation, Inc. Mohegan Congregational Church Naugatuck Valley Community College NESPA Foundation England Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. Old Saybrook Police Union C O P S Local 106 Park City Council No. 16 Knights of Columbus Pat Covelli Foundation Russell Berkowitz State of Connecticut Department of Correction - SAF The Bertuzzi Family Foundation The Everybody Wins Foundation, Inc. The Ludwig Family Foundation, Inc. The University of Connecticut The Wallingford Foundation Walmart Foundation $500 - $999 American Legion Post 137 Calvin Reformed Church of Norwalk Carrington Charitable Foundation Cedar Point Yacht Club Chelsea Groton Foundation Columbian Charities of Connecticut, Inc. Knights of Columbus Council #14014 Loomis Institute North Haven Rotary Roe Foundation, Inc. Russel and Deborah Taylor Foundation Trust Valerie Ann Luff Foundation BUSINESS GIFTS $10,000 + American Lecithin Company Connecticut Club Managers Association Jersey Mike s Subs MacDermid, Inc. Rogers Corporation $5,000 - $9,999 Ahold Financial Services LeGrand $2,500 - $4,999 Cowen Tax Advisory Group Meniscus Realty Corporation Meniscus Realty II, LLC Merrill Lynch Partner Reinsurance Co of US Pilot Corporation of America Smith & Degroat Real Estate Sound Rigging Services Standard Valuation Services Volz Auto Group $1,000 - $2,499 Advantage International Arthur J. Hurley Co., Inc. Bourdon Forge Co., Inc. Buffalo Wild Wings Cable Installers of America, LLC Centerfolds, Inc. Clayton Dubilier Rice, Inc. CMEEC Coto Donuts Lydall, Inc. McKesson Pharmaceuticals Motley Rice, LLC OFS Corporation Pavilion Catering, Inc. Rabobank International Swisher International The Whitewind Company Tiezzi Construction, LLC Tower Laboratories LTD. Wells Fargo Advisors WS Peak Canton Properties, LLC Xl Catlin $500 - $999 1st and 10 Sports Bar & Grill Action Air Systems, Inc. Aerotek Armor Shield Exteriors, LLC Blum Shapiro BSS Management, LLC Buttonball Lane School Carco Builders Corporation Centerchem, Inc. Communitas, Inc. Tolland Fund Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association Connecticut Tank Removal, Inc. Construction & General Laborers Creative Office Interiors Croptopia Getaways CT Hand Specialists DA Silva & Sons, Inc. DMV Roadsters Dogwatch Cafe Doughnut Inn Enterprise Holdings Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1820, Inc. Gunther ID Solutions Independence Physical Therapy, LLC ION Insurance Corporation Koeppel Martone & Leistman, LLP Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC Law Offices of John A. Blazi Len Conlin, Inc. Maceisty Foundation Maplewood Senior Living Master Craft Auto Body Mayfair Construction Group, LLC Mercury Fuel Service, Inc. Mintz & Hoke, Inc. Old Greenwich Dental Assoc. Quatela, Hargraves, & Mari, LLP R. B. Kent & Son, Inc. Richard J. Stewart Robinson Wright & Weymer, Inc. Rocky Hill Vault Rusk Ryan Business Systems, Inc. Shuck Petroleum Co., Inc. Simoniz Usa, Inc. Station-Glo Of England, Inc. Super Spring & Brake Co., Inc. Teamsters Local No 677 The Millard Group Thomas A. Selfridge The University Of Connecticut Valcor Communications Corp MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES & EMPLOYEE GIVING Aetna Foundation Matching Gifts Program Aetna Foundation, Inc AIG Matching Grants Program Alliance Bernstein Allstate Giving Campaign Ally Financial Inc. Community Relations American Express Foundation Apple, Inc. Arbella Charitable Foundation, Inc. AT&T Employee Giving Campaign AT&T Services Inc. Bank of America Big Y Foods Inc Bozzuto s Wholesale Food Distributor Bristol-Myers Squibb Employee Giving Program CA, Inc. Chubb & Son Inc. CIGNA CIGNA Matching Gifts Program Community Health Charities, Inc. Disney EARS to you Fund Dun & Bradstreet Electric Boat Quonset Point Facility FEDEX CORP Freeport-McMoran Foundation GAP Foundation Gift Match Program GE Foundation General Electric Company Give With Liberty Global Impact Goodrich Corporation Partners in Giving Plan Home Depot Foundation IBM Corporation J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation J.P. Morgan Chase Macy s Federated Department Stores Foundation Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company MassMutual MassMutual Financial Group Microsoft Giving Campaign Millennium Matching Gifts Mohegan Sun Resort Casino Network for Good PepsiCo Foundation PepsiCo/ Employee Giving Pogram Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Pfizer United Way Campaign Pitney Bowes Corporation Pitney Bowes Matching Gifts Program Pratt & Whitney Praxair Foundation Praxair Matching Gift Program Prudential Foundation Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program Quest Diagnostics Retail Services Agency Reynolds American Foundation Matching Donations Rockefeller Financial Services Matching Gifts Roger Sherman School Silicon Valley Community Foundation Special Olympics, Inc. Sun Life Financial Target TASC Giveback Textron Matching Gift Program The Baupost Group LLC The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Clorox Company Foundation The Norfolk and Dedham Group The Standard The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company Town of Cheshire Travelers Community Connections c/o Cybergrants Inc. TRUIST Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. UBS UI Employee Giving Campaign Unilever United States Foundation, Inc. United Health Group United Illuminating United Technologies Charity Trust Account United Technologies Matching Gifts Program United Way of Butler County United Way of Central & Northeastern Connecticut United Way of Central Maryland United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, Inc. United Way of Fairfield County United Way of Greater Portland United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls, Inc. United Way of West Central Connecticut, Inc. UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group Campaign Match Unum Group Valley United Way, Inc. Verizon Foundation VOYA Foundation Webster Bank WORX BOZZUTO BUILDING FUND Businesses Adams IGA Monson Bozzuto s Wholesale Food Distributor Davis IGA Market East Hampton IGA Hometown Foundation Inc. LaBonne s Market LaBonne s Market - Salisbury Montauk IGA Pat s IGA Sherman IGA Ted s IGA Food Center Terryville IGA Walsh s Quality IGA Market Washington Food Market White Hills IGA Individuals Roger Ambler Jeffrey Antil Elaine L. Baciewski Gilles Beaudoin Michael A. Bozzuto Kenneth Brickel Daniel J. Brock Darrel Brock Martina O. Burke Stephen D. Cancellaro Miledys Candelario Stephen Capanna Stephen Carabetta John A. Christiano Mary A. Christoff Judith A. Cogle Mary J. Colgan Arthur D. Collins Bertrand P. Condren Kevin Daly Barbara J. Dewey David Dimasso Mark Dlugolenski Mary U. Eberle Christopher Edquist William Engelhard, Jr Ray Fortuna Domenic L. Frenza Joseph R. Grandpre Maurice Grey Lisa Grigerek Gary F. Hagstrom Robert E. Hammons Norman Hanenbaum Sherman Hanna David A. Heatley Steve Heggelke Patricia Hill Michael Jarvis John Keeley Ronald R. Kick, Jr. Patrick C. King Barbara Knight Nicole Kravec Daniel S. Krhla Susan L. Langdeau John Lemanski Randall J. Levine John Lonardo William C. Lukonis Bruce Maneeley Thomas Mara Apolinar Martinez Daniel McAllister Todd McCarty Michael McIlwain James McNamara George Motel Robert Mullen Patrick F. O'Leary Thomas M. O'Shea Anthony Paiva Hope A. Patterson Wayne Pelletier Dominick A. Petrocelli Gregory R. Piesyna Vincent Porzio Gerard Raffa Samar Saha John F. Salerno Lois Schafrick Larry Schulman Colleen E. Sheehey Edwin Sotomayor Paul J. Steel Gary D. Titus, Sr. Carlos Torres Stanley Troski Ben Upson Gary Vaillancourt Melanie Woolford SUSAN SAINT JAMES ENDOWMENT Foxwoods Resort Casino Jeanne Lanzetta Chris J. Mohr Dennis C. Polio BEAU DOHERTY FUND Mary & Lee Adams Russell W. Aglio Beth Alldridge Rick & Lori Allen Thomas Beckett Nancy L. Bottelo Arline Bradley David Breen Lisa Brennan Robert L. Brown Burdeen Camp David Cassano Amy Conroy Dorothy Conroy Sylvia Conroy William R. Conroy Joseph T. Culos Disney EARS to You Fund Christopher J. Doherty Kathy Doherty Mark J. Doherty Dick Ebersol and Susan Saint James Ed-Mor Electric Co Marc Edenzon William L. Ewen Shane Fitzsimons Janet Froetscher Mary Gallagher Rosa M. Gatti General Electric Company Audrey Golub Joseph F. Gugliotti Norman Hanenbaum Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Arthur Henick Barry Ilberman Rose Kalisz Peter C. Keenoy Bruce A. Kirchner Catherine E. Kortlandt Michael & Nancy Kozlik Chris & Jeff Kristeller Joseph Langer Jon M. Lavy Kathleen C. Law Peter & Kimberly Leffingwell Ann Lewis John R. Magee Diana R. Mahoney Randy L. Mascorella Michael B. & Nora Mason Robert McGinley Linda McMahon Bud Meyers Jeffrey Nelson Judith Neville Bruce E. man Paul T. Picciano Pratt & Whitney Praxair Foundation Barbara Puffer Joseph D. Pugliares Alene Pye John Rannestad Robin Roberts Sheila C. Robida Paul C. Robotham Seedlings Foundation Stephen & Bonnie L. Smith David Soper Special Olympics Jersey Jane E. Sweet Jeffrey Sweet Barbara J. Thomason Tiezzi Construction, LLC Mitchell L. & Jodi Truwit Peter A. & Deborah L. Weinberg Family Foundation John Wichtowski STATE OF CONNECTICUT: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES We extend our most sincere thanks to the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services for its generous support of our mission and athletes. Through the vital resources and financial support we receive from DDS, we are able to provide lifeenhancing opportunities for our athletes and create more inclusive communities throughout our state

17 ATHLETE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Athlete Leadership Program offers Athletes opportunities to represent Special Olympics Connecticut at public venues as ambassadors and serve in leadership roles to help shape the future of the organization. The Program empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to become Special Olympics volunteers, coaches, event planners, fundraisers, Board of Directors members and Global Messengers. Global Messengers are spokespersons for Special Olympics who represent the organization at public events and forums and in the media to help share the mission of Special Olympics and their own personal experiences and achievements. Global Messengers are volunteers who not only dedicate themselves to the sports they play, but also work throughout the year with speech coaches and attend a series of group training sessions led by outstanding professionals in the field to hone their skills. The result? They deliver impactful speeches that move people to get involved with Special Olympics! Special Olympics Connecticut s 60 Global Messengers made a total of 470 public appearances at 262 events in 2015! OFFICERS Catherine Kortlandt Board Chair Praxair, Inc. Dr. Craig Edmondson Board Vice Chair Kenneth Bowes Board Secretary Eversource Energy Lewis Chimes Legal Advisor Law Offices of Lewis Chimes Stephen Flynn Board Management Chair Mercer Peter Keenoy Finance Committee Chair Impala Partners Lisa Kovlakas Program Committee Chair ESPN Michelle Zettergren Development Committee Chair ConnectiCare, Inc. & Affiliates MEMBERS Kimberly Davis, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM Yale- Haven Hospital Mauro DeCarolis TD Bank Brian Flinn WWE Raymond Hadden, III Special Olympics Athlete and Global Messenger Tom Joyce Thomas Krywinski BlumShapiro Lynn LaRocca Chief Paul Melanson Farmington Police Department Keith Moon The Hotchkiss School Christopher Motl Webster Bank Matthew Necci Halloran & Sage LLP John Riccardi Sharon Rivera Special Olympics Athlete and Global Messenger Susan Saint James James Van Hoof, Jr. Cigna Tizziana Weber Pratt & Whitney 32 33

18 STAFF STAFF Connecticut Middle & High Schools with Unified Sports 2014 PENGUIN PLUNGES & OVER THE EDGE STATE OFFICE 2666 State Street, Suite 1 Hamden, CT (203) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Robert Beau Doherty President Kelli Bigelow Executive Assistant to the President FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION/ ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT Mike Mason Senior Vice President & CFO Kate Careb Vice President, Advancement Mary Carriere Director, Administration & Information Management Nari Boodhoo Director, Finance Liza Nolan Director, Grants Leila Vrabac Coordinator, Annual Gifts Kimberly Lucas-Guy Bookkeeper Betsy Katz Receptionist SPECIAL EVENTS Lisa Carlone Senior Director, Special Events Sharon Pelkey Director, Special Events Jackie Turro Director, Special Events Jeff Veneziano Coordinator, Special Events PARTNERSHIPS, CORPORATE RELATIONS & MARKETING Sharon Rozum Senior Director, Partnerships & Corporate Relations Michael Vizziello Director, Partnerships & Corporate Relations Reva Zaleski Coordinator, Partnerships and Corporate Relations Debbie Horne Director, Communications & Marketing COMMUNITY IMPACT Nora J. Mason Vice President, Community Impact Marc Mercadante Senior Director, Community Impact Katie Femiak Manager, Volunteer Services Caitlin Daikus Coordinator, Healthy Communities Don Conklin Coordinator, Unified Sports Fitness Club Jaquanna Roberts Administrative Assistant, Community Impact Alexandra Krohn Administrative Assistant, Unified Sports Fitness Club SPORTS & COMPETITION Laurie-Jean Hannon Vice President, Sports & Competition Sara Pierson Director, Sports & Competition Sue Mohr Manager, Sports & Competition Katie Dennett Senior Coordinator, Sports & Competition Rebecca Gehrken Coordinator, Sports & Competition Lauren Young Coordinator, Sports & Competition Rachael Polansky Program Assistant, Sports & Competition David Pellino Warehouse Operations CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS/CONNECTICUT INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE OFFICE 30 Realty Drive Cheshire, CT (203) George Synnott Director, Special Olympics Unified Sports Robert Hale Assistant Director, Special Olympics Unified Sports Paul Mengold Assistant Director, Special Olympics Unified Sports Karol Brzozowski Executive Administrative Assistant, Special Olympics Unified Sports Barbara Horn Coordinator, Project UNIFY Beth Rasmussen, Coordinator, Young Athletes Greenwich North Canaan Hartland Colebrook Suffield Somers Union Salisbury Enfield Stafford Norfolk Thompson Canaan Granby Woodstock East Granby Winchester Barkhamsted Windsor Ellington Locks East Putnam Eastford Simsbury Windsor Ashford Windsor Tolland Willington Pomfret Sharon Canton Cornwall Goshen South Hartford Vernon Torrington Windsor Killingly Chaplin Avon East Coventry Mansfield Hampton West Brooklyn Manchester Hartford Hartford Burlington Bolton Harwinton Warren Litchfield Kent Farmington Andover Wethersfield Columbia Windham Plainfield Morris Bristol ington Glastonbury Scotland Washington Thomaston Plainville Britain Rocky Hebron Canterbury Sterling Bethlehem Hill Marlborough Lebanon Sprague Voluntown Watertown Southington Berlin Cromwell Franklin Milford Wolcott Portland Lisbon Griswold East Woodbury Hampton Colchester Sherman Roxbury Waterbury Bozrah Norwich Bridgewater Cheshire Meriden Middletown Middlebury Middlefield Preston Prospect Fairfield Salem Southbury East Haddam North Stonington Wallingford Haddam Durham Montville Beacon Falls Hamden Ledyard Oxford Danbury town Bethany Chester Lyme North Waterford Bethel Seymour Haven Stonington Woodbridge Killingworth Deep River East Groton Ansonia Essex Lyme London Monroe North Branford Derby Haven Old Lyme Guilford Redding Clinton Ridgefield Shelton Westbrook Branford Orange Madison Old Saybrook Easton Haven East Haven Trumbull Weston Milford Wilton Stratford Fairfield Bridgeport Canaan Westport Stamford Norwalk Darien Brookfield Plymouth Naugatuck West Bloomfield Hartford Connecticut Middle & High Schools with Unified Sports High Schools Middle Schools 34 35