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Special Olympics

Charleston, SC
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  • Mission

    The mission of Special Olympics 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.

    About Us

    Serving Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties, Area 6 of the South Carolina Special Olympics organizes eleven sports programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We have about 1000 athletes in the Area, and hope to continue to grow!

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Disability
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Volunteering

    Location & Contact

    • 8037721555
    • 80 Broad St, Charleston, South Carolina, US
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