Breakfast With Champions
is the largest annual fundraising event for Special Olympics Washington,
a non-profit organization that provides year-round sports training
and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
By participating in sports, physical fitness and healthcare education
programs, Special Olympics Washington athletes increase self-confidence
and social skills, improve physical and motor skills and have better
success in leading more productive and independent lives.
Objective:
Raise funds for and
build public awareness about Special Olympics Washington programs
and services.
Format:
Guests are seated at
7:30 am and enjoy a hot scrumptious breakfast prior to the program.
The program features inspiring videos and speakers, including Special
Olympics athletes who share how the program has impacted their lives.
Guests are asked to make a donation during the event.
Event
Date:
October 7, 2008
Time:
7:15am to 8:45am
Location:
Spokane Convention Center
Keynote Speaker:
Three Time Olympian Ruben Gonzalez, “The Luge Man”
He wasn’t a gifted athlete. He didn’t take up the sport
of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years later he was
competing in the Winter Olympics. At the age of 39 he was racing against
20-year-olds in the Salt Lake City Olympics! He’s proof that
ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. Ruben has appeared
in film, radio and television; he is the author of several books including
“The Courage to Succeed”; he is a successful Houston businessman
and publishes the column “High Achievement” in journals
across the nation.
Emcee:
Dan Kleckner, KHQ Television Main Anchor
Dan has been with KHQ for the past 23 years, his last seven years
as Main Anchor. His involvement with Special Olympics Washington goes
back more than 20 years to when he was the Sports Anchor at KHQ. His
earlier involvement included emceeing at many sports events, such
as bowling, basketball, skiing and track and field.
Information
for Spokane BWC:
Linda Safford
Local Events & Promotions Manager
Eastern Washington - Spokane
509.252.5033
“If only we open
our eyes and hearts, we will find in the athletes of Special Olympics
the
best of the human spirit, and through them, each of us will find
the best in ourselves.”
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
