The Ireland Funds - Your Money at Work : Special Olympics 2003 : Support

2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games
Mission Statement

"To provide in Ireland a unique and unparalleled sporting and cultural experience for the athletes taking part, from 160 international delegations all over the world, as well as for their coaches, families, volunteers and sponsors, combining the excitement of sport with the opportunity for personal distinction, achievement and pride."

		The Ireland Funds Worldwide raised $1.3 million for this remarkable event We are very grateful to our many supporters. Your kindness is appreciated.
'Let me win but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt'

Aims of the Games

To ensure the athletes will be the centre of the Games

To stage a truly global and quality event that will allow all athletes to compete and participate at a fair and challenging level and where all athletes will have a reasonable opportunity to succeed

To promote the Games in such a way that everyone will feel they have contributed and that they belong

To encourage family participation

To showcase the cultural heritage of Ireland and Europe

To ensure that everyone involved approaches the event with a sense of enthusiasm, dignity and respect

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