2017 ANNUAL REPORT Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. - Special Olympics Athlete Oath

2 Special Olympics WHAT IS SPECIAL OLYMPICS?

Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round sports training and competitions to more than 5 million athletes. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect worldwide.

a message from the board president and executive director

As we look back upon 2017, there is much of which to provide guidance to countries where communities are be proud for Special Olympics Delaware. In our forty- developing their programs and need the experience seventh year, we are serving more athletes than ever, and counsel of established programs. Special are in more schools than ever, and are making an even Olympics Delaware adopted Special Olympics Haiti as greater impact in the communities we serve. our international partner in support of helping them develop and grow their program for athletes who are Our area team structure is thriving, giving more underserved in that country. athletes the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports competitions and develop broader skills and Just as in sport training, our organizational strength friendships. Our athletes, coaches, and staff set the comes from the repeated actions of so many dedicated bar high in providing training and competition that volunteers who selflessly give of their time, talent, and challenges everyone who participates. energy. Each and every day, thousands of people across Delaware coach, guide, and mentor our athletes to 2017 saw our first Bridge Run to Acceptance over do their best no matter the sport or activity in which the Delaware Memorial Bridge, with first responders they participate. Whether through individual efforts, providing a tremendous outpouring of support in the corporate events, or community partnerships, our inaugural event. Law enforcement made sure that volunteers breathe life into Special Olympics Delaware runners and drivers were all safe and that the event every day. went smoothly. The runners raved about what a great event this was and vowed to return in 2018! We are truly grateful for the support, and look forward to continued growth to ensure that no athlete that As part of the mission of Special Olympics, Inc., wants to compete has to sit on the sidelines. U.S. Special Olympics programs are being asked to

Sincerely,

Ed DeLooze Ann Grunert Board President Executive Director Special Olympics Delaware Special Olympics Delaware

Special Olympics Delaware 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 3 Special Olympics Delaware is committed to continuing quality sports programs, increasing opportunities for our athletes, and building greater managerial, operational and financial stability throughout the organization.

2017 Board of Directors

Board Officers Board Members

President Ralph Cetrulo John Miller Ed DeLooze Stefano Slack, LLC Dept. of Justice and Aramark Delaware State Police (Retired) Rob Coupe President-Elect Delaware Dept. of Homeland Security Tom Moore W.L. Gore Larry Maister JLL Tom Grimm Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP Jeff Moran Discover Vice President Keith Handling Dick Huber Chip Simpson MBNA (Retired) Delaware State Police (Retired) Dr. Jennifer LeComte Treasurer Christiana Care Barbara Spence Jeffrey Mitchell Jr. Red Clay School District (Retired) Siegfried Advisory Christie Longo Wilmington Trust Carrie Staker-Jones Secretary Bank of America Kathy Dickinson, Esq. Wawa, Inc. Steve Taylor USI Insurance Services, LLC Past President Mike Nash Nash Omniscaping, LLC

SODE Athlete Board Rep. Tom Fields Bank of America

$0.85 of every dollar goes directly to programs 85% that benefit our Special Olympics athletes

4 Special Olympics Delaware Our organization continues to grow thanks to the financial support from individuals and families, corporate sponsors and members of the community. There is no fee charged to participate in Special Olympics Delaware. Uniforms, sports equipment, training facilities and competitions are provided at no cost.

2017 Statement of Activities (For the year ended December 31, 2017)

2017 PUBLIC SUPPORT REVENUE AND REVENUE INTEREST & INVESTMENTS GRANTS 8% 1% Special Events, $1,345,553 SPECIAL EVENTS & Fundraising and FUNDRAISING CONTRIBUTIONS other Project Income 52% 10% Contributions 267,075 In-Kind Donations 765,352 Grants & Foundations 214,414

Interest & Investments 30,929 IN-KIND DONATIONS Total Revenue $2,623,323 29%

EXPENSES 2017 PROGRAM EXPENSES PROGRAM SERVICES Program Services $2,164,945 85% Management & General 67,982 (Administration) Fundraising 304,874

Total Expenses $2,537,801 ADMINISTRATION FUNDRAISING 3% 12%

$0.85 of every dollar In 2017, Charity Navigator, America’s largest goes directly to programs and most utilized independent evaluator of charities, that benefit our Special Olympics athletes awarded Special Olympics Delaware the prestigious 4-star rating.

Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Annual Report 5 OUR MISSION

Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, offering 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.

We change lives through the power of sports. Special Olympics Delaware is an accredited program of Special Olympics Inc. and has been a part of this powerful global movement since 1971. Our organization serves more than 4,200 individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Delaware and uses sports as a platform to create life-changing experiences for those involved in our program.

Special Olympics Delaware offers community-based Area programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in five geographical locations. School-based programs for Special Olympics athletes are also offered in more than 160 schools. Athletes are encouraged to be involved in both school-based and Area programs to maximize their sports involvement. Special Olympics athletes train as hard as any other athletes because Special Olympics is real sports. Athletes of all abilities practice for at least eight weeks under the guidance of trained coaches in preparation for their final competition. Competitions of all sizes are held across the state throughout the year, both in the five local Area programs and participating schools. In 2017, 65 competitions were held in Delaware.

19 SPORTS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND: Alpine Skiing Flag Football Snowshoeing Aquatics Golf Soccer Basketball Nordic Skiing Softball Bocce Powerlifting Tennis Bowling Long Distance Track & Field Cycling Running Volleyball Figure Skating Roller Skating

charged to athletes $0 to participate

6 Special Olympics Delaware 2017 SODE REACH REPORT SUMMARY

ATHLETES 2014-17 CHANGE 15% Athlete Growth 4,3244,216 +590

ATHLETES COMPETITIONS VOLUNTEERS AREA LEADERSHIP 4,324 65 4,000 80 ON AVERAGE 2014-17 CHANGECOACHES AREA DIRECTORS 15% Athlete331 Growth 5 ATHLETES +590 ADULTS AREA LEADERS ATHLETE LEADERSHIP2,500 SCHOOLS 75 SPONSORS SPORTS 4,216 ATHLETE LEADERS YOUTH 900 2014-17 CHANGE 2016-17 CHANGE LAW ENFORCEMENT 15% Athlete Growth 20% 45 500 162 45 19 HEALTH +12 OLYMPIC-TYPE +590 80 WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT Fundraising Events 2016-17 CHANGE 151 ATHLETE LEADERSHIP400% SCHOOLS SPORTSSPONSORS SPORTS 11 ATHLETE LEADERSHIP SCHOOLSATHLETE LEADERS SPONSORS 91 SPORTS ATHLETE LEADERS +35 YOUTH LEADERSHIP 45 162 4271 19 OLYMPIC-TYPE WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT Fundraising Events 45 1622016-17 CHANGE 45 19 151 400% SPORTS 11 OLYMPIC-TYPE WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT 91 Fundraising Events 2016-17 CHANGE +35 ATHLETEYOUTH GENDER LEADERSHIP ATHLETE AGE 151 73 PROGRAM LEADERS 400% SPORTS 11 91 AGES 2-5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS +35 YOUTHATHLETE LEADERSHIP GENDER ATHLETE AGE 460HEALTHY ATHLETES 71 SCREENINGS 22 AGES 2-5 1,682460 AGES 6-7 STAFF SPECIAL SMILES 808 ATHLETE GENDER ATHLETE1,682 AGE AGES 6-7 59 808 PROGRAM LEADERS 11 AGES 8-15OPENING EYES AGES 2-5 AGES 8-15 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUPPORT 1,537 1,53791 460 22 FIT FEET 2,642 AGES 16-21 725 AGES 16-21 1,682 AGES 6-7 2,642 STAFF 132 $2,800,000 725 CASH 808 AGES 22+ HEALTHY HEARING 794 11 42 $2,100,000 AGES 22+ AGES 8-15 SUPPORT 1,537 794 IN-KIND $700,000 2,642 AGES 16-21 $2,800,000 2017 Annual Report 7 725 CASH $2,100,000 AGES 22+

794 IN-KIND $700,000 TRAINING FOR LIFE

Special Olympics is based on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can enjoy a better quality of life through participation in sports. Our programs provide critical opportunities to forge friendships, learn new skills, build confidence and discover independence. As a result, Special Olympics athletes become fulfilled and productive members of their families and the communities in which they live.

Special Olympics is much more than just sports.

Initiatives enhance the mission of Special Olympics Delaware and offer athletes of all abilities the opportunity to be introduced to Special Olympics at a young age, provide the chance to improve their health and fitness, progress beyond their role as competitors through leadership, and encourage school-age youth to celebrate differences and break down barriers.

Young Athletes™ Program Special Olympics Young Athletes Program is a unique sports and play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their typically developing peers in an inclusive setting. The program focuses on the basics that are crucial to cognitive development -- physical activities that develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and the application of these physical skills through sports and social interaction.

Healthy Athletes® Program Special Olympics is the world’s largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Through our Healthy Athletes® program, we offer free medical screenings, health education and resources to enhance our athletes‘ overall well- being and to help them become strong competitors in sports and in life. These screenings and exams are conducted by local medical professional volunteers and are provided at no cost to Special Olympics athletes.

8 Special Olympics Delaware Athlete Leadership Program Integral to Special Olympics is a dedication to empowerment and dignity. Athlete Leadership Programs allow athletes to learn leadership skills and explore new opportunities outside the playing field. Athletes are empowered to serve as board members, serve on local Athlete Input Councils and committees, represent their peers at Athlete Leadership Conferences, volunteer at Special Olympics fundraisers, and act as spokespersons for our organization.

Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) Motor Activities Training Program is designed for athletes with severe or profound intellectual disabilities, including athletes with significant physical disabilities who are unable to participate in official Special Olympics sport competitions because of their skill and/or functional abilities. It prepares them for sport-specific activities appropriate for their abilities. Emphasis is on training and participation, rather than competition. Activities can be conducted in schools and large residential facilities, as well as in community-based settings.

Unified Sports® Special Olympics Unified Sports® is an inclusive sports program that brings together Special Olympics athletes (individuals with disabilities) and Unified Partners (individuals without disabilities) through sports and friendship. Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sport training and/or competition experiences. By providing the opportunity to participate together, Unified Sports® helps to develop increased understanding of persons with different abilities.

Interscholastic Unified Sports® and DIAA The Interscholastic Unified Sports® program is a partnership between Special Oympics Delaware and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA). Through this partnership, high school students with and without disabilities train and compete on the same team in the Unified Sports divisions of flag football and track & field that are sanctioned by the DIAA. Participating schools, along with their athletic departments and administration, support Unified Sports and treat their SODE Unified teams as they do all other varsity sports -- accepted, respected, and celebrated.

Unified Champion Schools The Unified Champion Schools program is a dynamic collaboration between Special Olympics and school communities, engaging young people with and without disabilities to join together through a variety of sports experiences. This becomes a pathway to promoting attitudes and behaviors of acceptance and inclusion in schools.

Unified Champion Schools also build on youth leadership and social advocacy within the schools, helping to bring greater awareness for respecting people with intellectual disabilities through efforts such as the Respect campaigns (Spread the Word to End the Word). Youth engagement, Unified Sports and whole-school awareness are cornerstones of the Unified Champion Schools program.

Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Annual Report 9 A YEAR OF LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE 2017 HIGHLIGHTS

JAN FEB MAR More than 1,500 Special Olympics athletes In 2017, Special Olympics Delaware Four Special Olympics Delaware athletes and Unified partners from school and Area eclipsed the $10M mark for total money represented the in the sports programs trained in the sport of bowling. raised over 26 years of the organization’s of snowshoeing and alpine skiing at the 2017 For the first time, bowling tournaments signature fundraiser, the Lewes Polar Bear Special Olympics World Winter Games in were held in the Areas to provide increased Plunge. More than 3,600 people braved the Austria. Special Olympics World Games take competition opportunities and serve as cold Atlantic Ocean waters off the Rehoboth place every two years and alternate between qualifiers for the state tournament. Beach coast to support year-round sports Summer and Winter Games, showcasing the programming for more than 4,200 Special skills and accomplishments of people with Olympics athletes in Delaware. intellectual disabilities on a global stage.

JUL AUG SEP As part of the new SODE Strategic Plan, Special Olympics Delaware offers a Special Olympics athletes from Delaware, the organization renewed its commitment three-day, two-night camp experience to Maryland and Virginia competed in the to empower athletes by including them as more than 100 athletes every summer annual Special Olympics Delaware Cycling powerful spokespersons and leaders for featuring traditional camp activities. Classic at the Dover Air Force Base Air the movement through their engagement Held over two back-to-back weeks at Camp Mobility Command Museum as part of the in Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs). Barnes in southern Delaware, athletes and start to the Fall Sports season. Also during A statewide Athlete Input Council was also student volunteers enjoy camaraderie and the month of September, the SODE state established to provide athlete involvement typical camp activities including swimming, Golf Tournament was held in Kent County through new pathways, in addition to sports. archery, canoeing, kayaking and crafts. featuring athletes and their Unified partners.

10 Special Olympics Delaware A YEAR OF LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE 2017 HIGHLIGHTS

APR MAY JUN More than 450 athletes and Unified partners The seventh annual ‘Over the Edge’ event Special Olympics Delaware held its 47th competed in the 2017 Special Olympics challenged dozens of Delawareans to Summer Games at the University of Delaware State Basketball Tournament rappel down a 17-story building, all for a Delaware’s Athletic Complex. More than in front of hundreds of families and friends. great cause. Nearly 100 participants each 690 athletes and nearly 100 Unified partners The state tournament, held at the University of raised a minimum of $1,100 to go ‘Over the — peers without disabilities — from across Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center, capped off Edge’ in this annual fundraiser, rappelling 222 the state competed in six sports: Swimming, an intense season of practices and mid-season feet down the 300 Delaware Ave. building Softball, Tennis, Powerlifting, Bocce and Track games all around the state. in Wilmington and raising $138,000 for the & Field. organization.

OCT NOV DEC For the first time ever, the Delaware More than 500 Special Olympics athletes Now in its second year, the Unified Flag Memorial Bridge hosted a 5K Run with and Unified Partners competed at the Football state championship game kicked off Special Olympics as the beneficiary. This Special Olympics Delaware Fall Sports at the UD football stadium in December. This inaugural event was limited to active and Festival at St. Andrew’s School featuring program was formed in partnership between retired first responders as officials worked long distance running and round-robin Special Olympics Delaware and the Delaware through the safety and logistical details tournaments in flag football, soccer, Interscholastic Athletic Association and enables involved with organizing and executing an bocce and volleyball. During the Opening students with and without disabilities to train event of this nature for the first time. Ceremony, Chase was honored for its 20th and compete together. consecutive year as Presenting Sponsor of the event.

Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Annual Report 11 By partnering with Special Olympics programs, Law Enforcement volunteers lead the way as champions of acceptance and inclusion.

12 Special Olympics Delaware THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS FOR THEIR VITAL SUPPORT

YEAR-ROUND PARTNERS ($250,000+)

Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics

Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics (LETR) is a global volunteer movement that was established by members of the law enforcement community to support Special Olympics. Here in in our state, Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics (LESO) and the LETR have proudly supported Special Olympics Delaware for over 31 years and raised more than 6 million dollars for our organization.

The flame burns bright each year as countless Law Enforcement officers share their time as volunteers, participants, medal presenters, coaches and Unified partners for Special Olympics Delaware events and competitions.

Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Annual Report 13 We empower athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life, through the power of sports.

14 Special Olympics Delaware ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORS

YEAR-ROUND SPONSORS ($40,000+) Delmarva Broadcasting Company (in-kind) Wawa, Inc.

PREMIERE ($20,000 - $30,000) DuPont Chase Knights of Columbus Lions Club - District 22D New Castle County Fire Service

GUARDIAN ($7,500+) Bank of America Discover Bank Jack Lingo Realtor BNY Mellon (DE) DOW Perdue Farms, Inc. Brandywine Realty Trust Farmers Insurance (21st Century) St. Andrew’s School (in-kind) Camp Barnes (in-kind) FedEx Ground TD Bank Delmarva Power Hockessin Athletic Club WBOC/Fox 21 (in-kind)

COMMUNITY ($2,500+) Brandywine Electronics (in-kind) Delaware Air National Guard (in-kind) Mapledale Country Club (in-kind) Blue Knights-Chapter 1 Delaware River & Bay Authority Nicola Pizza Capital One Delaware State Fair, Inc. Red Robin (in-kind) Citi Delaware State Trooper’s Association Rehoboth Boardwalk Buddy Walk CSC DuPont Country Club Rommel Harley-Davidson Edgewell Personal Care Surf Bagel (in-kind) Enterprise Walmart IAABO - Board 11 (in-kind) Wells Fargo Jakes Seafood House WSFS Bank JLL YMCA of Delaware M&T Bank

Special Olympics Delaware wishes to thank all of our year-round, games and special event sponsors for their ongoing support.

2017 Annual Report 15 We thank the following individuals, groups and businesses who donated to Special Olympics Delaware in 2017. Space limitations prevent us from recognizing the thousands of others who have so generously supported our DONORS organization. Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list. Please inform us of any inaccuracies.

$1,000 - $1,999 Andrew Stayton Mary Stephens Anthony & Catherine Fusco Charitable Foundation Strata Law-DE, LLC Artesian Water Company Tangent Cable Systems, Inc. Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Steven & Carol Taylor Louis & Patricia Bartoshesky Eugene Truono Elizabeth Baumeister Larry Zutz Bay City, Inc. BDO Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge #2540 $10,000+ Edward Capodanno $500 - $999 John & Pat Cochran R.R.M. and Stephanie Carpenter Steven Adams Kenneth Chlada Delaware City Refining Co., LLC Arenas Deli Rehoboth Vincent Ciario B & F Towing & Salvage Co. Lions Clubs International - District 22D Jason Cincilla Robert Baumeister St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Citizens Bank Beach Family Fund Thomas Cook Marie & Al Bernard The Ammon Foundation Cynthia Corliss Walter Billings Corrado Fleet Services Boardwalk Plaza, Inc. Thomas & Leigh Corrigan Bob’s Discount Furniture $5,000 - $9,999 Walter Curran Cirillo Bros, Inc. CW Transport Brooks & Jennifer Brown Knights of Columbus State Council Susan Dalton of Delaware Buffalo Wild Wings Drexel Davison Bradford & Joanne Bugher Plus 3 Foundation Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc. Thomas & Mary Ann Bullock Joseph DeSantis Dorothy Radel Lauren Burkhardt Diamond State Classic Foundation Linda Calvarese Steven Dignan Cape Gazette Dennis Dinger John & Tracy Carney $2,000 - $4,999 Jeffrey DiSabatino Taeko Clendaniel Dover Elks Club (in-kind) Clark Associates Charitable Foundation Conrad Schools of Science Micki & Lanny Edelsohn Carolyn Cotter Jeremi Conaway Paul Englert Michael Cox Conrad Schools of Science Freeh Group International Solutions, LLC Richard Crout Phoebe Craven Gallo Gives Foundation John Daly, III Donald Gouge Jr., Esq. Delaware Chiropractic Services Network Delaware Community Foundation Thomas Grimm Delaware Police Chiefs’ Council Robert DeSantis Ann Grunert Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union Diamond State Classic Foundation George Hackmann Ed & RoseMarie DeLooze Susan Hall David & Marilyn Dickey Nathan Demetsky Robert Hatfield John & Marcy Desmond Endeavor Lodge No. 17 Dean Johnson Thomas Dilley Enterprise Holdings Moazzam Khan Frances Donovan Nick Fuhs Geoff Langdon Dyer McCrea Properties, LLC Greg Lavelle George & Lynch, Inc. Michael Eppehimer Jennifer LeComte Fairchild & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Hayward Christie Longo Mark Feinour Highmark BCBS Delaware Dr. Louis Longo Margaret Feola Vincent Longo Hockessin Athletic Club Steve & Karen Freebery Ruth Lovett Dick & Janet Huber Scott & Barbara Green Larry & Maureen Maister Rev. William Hazzard IBEW Local 313 Edward Martin David Helsel Jonathan Jaffe Kevin McCabe (in-kind) Cheryl Hess Jeffrey Mitchell Joseph Julian Nicole Hill Brian Murray Hockessin PAL (in-kind) Kohl’s Charles Murray Hoober (in-kind) Timothy Langlois Michael Nash I.D. Griffiths (in-kind) Mary Ann Nolan Charles Nathan Joyce Jack NKS Distributors, Inc. Milford Elks Club (in-kind) Vance Kershner Brian O’Connor Sara King Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited Judy O’Donnell Kiwanis Foundation of Rehoboth Beach, Inc. Rifenberg Trucking Brian O’Neal D. Jane Klein Parkview RV (in-kind) Rick Robinson James Knittle Robert Pasquale Sea Colony Recreational Association, Inc. Melissa & William Lafferty Peninsula Oil Company John Ledden St. Andrew’s School PNC Wealth Management James Longo Standard Distributing Co., Inc. Thomas & Barbara Roman Joseph Loughran, Jr. Gregory Sacco The Siegfried Group, LLP William Mariano Qaisar & Monika Shafi Marie McIntosh University of Delaware Swim Club Peter Shannon Gerard & Deborah McNesby Debra Shone Joseph McNesby Don Sloan Thomas Miles St. John the Beloved School Janie Miller

16 Special Olympics Delaware (continued) Christine Miller Robert Coupe McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP Mary Morris Fortunato Cristiano Claire McElwee Matthew O’Toole Thomas & Brian Crowley McKean High School (in-kind) Office Movers (in-kind) Joan Dalphon Diane Meyermann Pax Inc. Edwina Dashuk Middletown High School (in-kind) Pennoni Family Foundation Herbert Davis Mark Mikatavage Edna Pierce Dino De Rocili John Miller Joanne Price Delaware State Troopers Association (DSTA) Derrick Mills Paul-Erik & Catherine Raue Delaware Warriors BBA Baseball Academy Rehoboth Ale House Mark Dellose Monahan Investigations Dr. Francis Richardson. Jr. Jerry Denney Moonlight Architecture Rotary Club of Newark-Mornings Diamond State Roller Girls, Inc. Jeffrey Moore Carole Levitsky & Sara Tammany Dolle’s Candyland, Inc. Mount Enon Baptist Church Kellie Snyder-Roncace Mrs. M. Donovan Gary & Lara Munch Frank Spitz III Vernita Dorsey Brandon Murphy James Sullivan Paul Dougherty Network For Good Supply Chain Consultants, Inc. John & Tracy Dumas New Castle County PD 43rd Recruit Class Dean Torosian Eastern Shore Transportation, Inc. Nicola Pizza Tri-Supply & Equipment, Inc. Mary Ann Evans Pamela O’Hara Verizon Foundation Mary Facciolo John Owen Carole Vincent Family Dental Associates Mary Parsons Dave Vitella Claude Faulkner, Sr. Polytech High School (in-kind) Linda Watson Dempsey Faulkner, Sr. Bill & Jane Poulterer James & Ashley Weigand FBI National Academy DE-MD Chapter Premier Physical Therapy & Sports Performance West Bay Homeowner Association Carol Feinour Dominick Pulieri Wilks, Lukoff & Bracegirdle, LLC Tracy & Mike Fennemore Radnor Financial Advisors, LLC Tim Winstead Matthew Ferretti Yumi Rager Josiah Wolcott James & Mary Sue Fierro Ralph & Peggy Rawheiser Womens Tennis Club of New Castle County First State Fire Services and Sales Edward Redfield III Valerie Woodruff Flex World Fitness Philip Reese Worship Christian Center Kylie & Richard Frazer Lynn Riley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #1 Craig Rinschler Fraternal Order of Police/Parole Lodge 10 John Roberts $250 - $499 Katharine Gahagan Andreas Schneider Paul Geraghty George Schrimpf Above and Beyond the Call, LLC James Giggey Troy Scott Best Ace Hardware Joe Giordano Seaboard Hotels Alexis I. DuPont High School Brad Glassman Seaford High School (in-kind) Alpha Sigma Alpha Delta - Iota Chapter Jeffrey & Linnea Goddess Karen Shaud Willett & Diane Anderson Price Goldston Pat Sigler Shanon Andrews Susan Grady Charles J. & Donna Simpson Mr. & Mrs. Joe Aquilla Edward & Krista Griffith Nancy Smerdon Charles & Joanna Arensberg Keith Handling Barbara & Harold Smith Rick Armitage Harold’s Brake & Service Lisa & Jeff Smith Artisans Bank Deborah Hartnett Priscilla Smith Ashley River Restoration Henlopen Post #5 Smyrna High School (in-kind) Assoc. of Retired Del. State Police (ARDSP) Jeanette Henry W.D. Snyder Constantine Azarcon Bruce Hickman Susan Sokolov John & Tracy Azzara Cathy Holloway Philip Soule B & G Glass Co. Terrell Holmes, Sr. Jennifer Southard Erin Bailey Janet Hughes Karen Steenhoek Joseph Baker I. G. Burton & Company, Inc. Sussex Tech High School (in-kind) Edwina Baldwin Eric Jacobson Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences Inc., SGA Ben Bamforth Philip Johnson Lawrence Sweigert Bancroft Construction Co. Norman Jones The Nor’Easter Foundation Banneker Elementary School Susan Kaufman Leonard Thomas Barkley Heating & Air LLC Patricia Kelly David Trust Orville Basinski James & Barbara Kelly Unique Image, LLC Doris Beck Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O’Neill James Vanpelt Louise Berry Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Francis J. Desmond Joseph & Karen Virion Robery Biggart - Council, No. 13348 Mr. & Mrs. Max Walton Robert Bodycot Kriss Contracting, Inc. Dick Warden Walter Brandi L&W Insurance Eloise Wilding Brandywine Smyrna, Inc. Jasper Lakey William Penn High School (in-kind) Brasure’s Pest Control Lambda Chi Alpha Willis Chevrolet, Inc. James Brown Richard Lapalomento Gary Willoughby Jon & Patty Buzby Elizabeth Lenkiewicz Wilmington Department of Police High School (in-kind) Lopez for Senate Mark & Amy Wise Ronald Cahill Loyal Order of Moose Ann Yacucci Lou Caputo Rea Lund William Yonker George Chabbott M. L. Joseph Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. Vickie York Christiana Care Medicine/Pediatrics Faculty Katherine Magree Jeffrey Young Chubb Charitable Foundation John & Tracy Maguire Robery Young Tedd Cocker Evelyn Maniscalco Zak Wealth Management Group Conley’s Community Thrift Shop Mary Maseker of Wells Fargo Advisors Henry Correll Joseph McCaffrey Ruth & Sean Coughlan Dale McCall

2017 Annual Report 17 Through unique fundraising events, we challenge our communities to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.

18 Special Olympics Delaware FUNDRAISERS We would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their outstanding support in raising funds for the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, Over the Edge, Torch Run and the inaugural 5K Bridge Run to Acceptance in 2017.

$50,000+ $1,000 - $1,999 Irv and Phyllis Levin Lori Ableman Daniel Hall Amanda Ackerman Bridget Hallett Lynne Alfonsi Edward Hanley $20,000+ Anthoula P. Anagnostou Joe Hayes Robert Bailey Jim Hewes Amy and Ralph Cetrulo Kim Bates George Hickman Matthew Beck Dick Huber Katherine Beck Wendy Hudson $10,000+ Michael Berheide Vimbai Jhamba Hope Zucker and Jason Barnes Madison Berkey Darryl Jones Sydney Berkey Kimberly Kanick Anthony Bernadzikowski Karen Kaufman $5,000 - $9,999 Jackson Bienkowski David Landis Brian Biggs Kylie Lavelle Ruth Lavelle Steff DiMartine Piper Biggs Bruce Showalter Jennifer LeComte Doreen Lebeau Nicole Biles Greg Simeone Sal Leone Marianne Bious Liz Simeone Don Sloan Ed Lichman Anthony Borreggine Chip Simpson J. Scott Lykens Tony Stark Vincent Bowers Bonnie Smith Richard Malin David Zarrilli Katelyn Bradford Sean Smith Patrick Malloy Ryan Bradford Paul Smith Shaun Malone April Bradford Carrie Staker-Jones David Manwiller Kelli Burns Ashley Stetser $2,000 - $4,999 Michael Marquis Sr. Jonathan Buzby Leo Sticinski James Marr Cynthia Atkinson Anthony Cafaro Jon Stoklosa Ronald Marvel Mark Austin Ryan Callahan Christine Storms Jillian Mathews Mike Callahan Amy Stover Erin Bailey Amanda Mattei Morgan Callahan Patty Swan Kevin McCabe Adriana Cairns Connie Callahan Carol Talamini Maureen McClelland Steve Cason Creston Campbell Jill Taylor Zachary McClements Cindy Carney Henry “Hank” Tomczyk Steve Dagg Michael McFadden Jill Casey Shelley Tracey Charles Dixon Annette Messina Christie Cerminaro Lindsay Tucker Dennis Miller Nancy Gallagher Lauren Christ John Welsh Constance Miller Anthony Gough David Cleary Dawn West Scott Moxley Stacey Cohee Michael Whitney Audrey Govatos Lynette Mullnack Tami Wilson Annemarie Harrison Tammy Murphy Raymond Cool Mark Wise Wanda Muse Greg Kubiak Justin Daisey John Woodard Ariel Mutter Ed DeLooze Allie Woodard Jim Long Michael Nash Jim Diana Kathi Young Val Lovse Samuel Nash Nick DiMartine Alex Zarow Denis Ostendorp Matthew Marsh Heather DiRubbio Amy Zook Zach Martin Valerie Dodson Patricia Pecora Louise Doe Carol Percy Marie McIntosh Debbie Dorris Richard Perillo Cathy Meginniss John Downs Richard J. Perillo John Miller Jeremy Eglit Peter Pizzolongo Susan Poley Tom Moore Andy Elisee Mary Ann Evans Carlos Prugue Toni Nash Michael Feeley Glen Pruitt Kassandra Neumann Richard Feinstein Conner Przybylski Deanna Peck Kyle Figgs Brian Ray Carl Foraker Jr. Teresa Reed Sherm Porter Bud Frampton Ted Reiver Joseph Rivard Beth Fuhs Melissa Renzi Denise Sisofo Roxanne Gadaingan Scott Rickards Kenneth Smith Rizalina Gadaingan Marc Rogers Rob Garvey Jeffrey Roland Tom Snyder John Gause Jackson Rosembert Judith Wharton Katie Geiszler Dennis Rozumalski Mark Wise Clifton Gibson Pat Sawyer Al Govatos Erin Schieffer Gale Ziegler Karen Grandell Tara Schleif Kimberely Grebe Valisatie Schmidt John Grieshaber Teresa Shockley

2017 Annual Report 19 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & STAFF

Ann Grunert Executive Director 302-831-3480 Special Olympics Delaware [email protected] 619 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19707 Jon Buzby Lisa Smith 302.831.4653 Director of Media Relations Director of Development [email protected] 302-831-3484 302-831-3482 [email protected] [email protected] WWW.SODE.ORG Gary Cimaglia Cheryl Talmo Senior Director of Sports Office Manager 302-831-3481 302-831-3223 [email protected] [email protected]

Ruth Coughlan Carly Thompson Director of Communications Director of Volunteers and 302-831-4048 Transition [email protected] 302-831-3479 [email protected] Kylie Frazer Director of Youth & School Mark Wise Initiatives Director of Sports Training 302-831-8582 302-831-4669 [email protected] [email protected]

Corinne Plummer Sue Zebley Manager of Special Events Database Manager/Receptionist 302-831-4796 302-831-4653 [email protected] [email protected]

AREA DIRECTORS SODE Wilmington Wizards Area Ed Capodanno & Joanne Cunningham [email protected]

SODE Newark Dragons Area John Miller [email protected]

SODE MOT Tigers Area Mary Ward Hutchison [email protected]

SODE Kent Wild Kats Area Dave Manwiller [email protected]

SODE Sussex Riptide Area Kathy Ferber [email protected]

Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.