WASHINGTON, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Special
Olympics announced today that WWE (NYSE: WWE) will once again
support the Special Olympics mission to change the world through
sports by sponsoring the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games.
Taking place in Seattle, WA
July 1- July 6, more than 3,500
Special Olympics athletes from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 1,000 coaches, 10,000
family members, 10,000 volunteers and an estimated 50,000
spectators will take part in this premier national sports
competition, showcasing the power and joy of sports at the highest
levels.
WWE will promote the upcoming USA Games through its global media assets
including the WWE Network, TV, digital and social media, as well as
during upcoming WWE live events held throughout the U.S. To support
the road to the USA Games, WWE
will be highlighting Special Olympics through the eyes of three
athletes: Katie Millar, a Powerlifter from Illinois; C.J.
Piantieri, a Powerlifter from
Florida; and Joshua
Oakley, a Track and Field
athlete from Connecticut.
Additionally, WWE Superstars will be supporting all Special
Olympics athletes at the USA Games
by conducting daily autograph signings, medal presentations and
attending the Opening Ceremonies.
"We're thrilled to partner with WWE and appreciate their
commitment to Special Olympics and to furthering the ideals of
inclusion," said Beth Knox,
President and CEO of the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. "We know how much our athletes
admire WWE Superstars and I know meeting them will be one of the
many highlights of their week in Seattle."
"WWE is honored to continue our longstanding partnership with
Special Olympics and help spread the message of acceptance and
inclusion through our global platforms," said WWE Chief Brand
Officer Stephanie McMahon. "The
heart, passion and dedication of Special Olympic athletes is truly
inspirational and we look forward to supporting them at the 2018
Special Olympics USA Games."
WWE's partnership with Special Olympics started with the 1995
World Games in New Haven,
Connecticut, and it has continued through the more recent
Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015, the 2014 USA Games
in New Jersey, and an ongoing
corporate partnership with Special Olympics Connecticut.
Click here to see the announcement that was made last night on
Monday Night Raw®.
About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a global inclusion movement using sport,
health, education and leadership programs every day around the
world to end discrimination against and empower people with
intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, and celebrating
its 50th Anniversary this year, the Special Olympics movement has
grown to more than 5 million athletes and Unified partners in more
than 170 countries. With the support of more than 1 million
coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics delivers 32
Olympic-type sports and over 108,000 games and
competitions throughout the year. Special Olympics is
supported by individuals, foundations and partners, including Bank
of America, the Christmas Records Trust, The Coca-Cola Company,
ESPN, Essilor Vision Foundation, the Golisano Foundation, the Law
Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics, Lions Clubs
International, Microsoft, Safilo Group, TOYOTA, United
Airlines, and The Walt Disney Company. Click here for a full
list of partners. Engage with us on: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube,
Instagram and our blog on Medium. Learn more
at www.SpecialOlympics.org.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated
media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment.
The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and
deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE
is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television
programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms.
WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 25
languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium
network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming
and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in
more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in
Stamford, Conn., with offices in
New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico
City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich
and Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at
wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global
activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/
About the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games
The 2018 Special Olympics USA
Games will be held in Seattle,
Washington July 1-6, 2018.
More than 4,000 participants representing all 50 states and the
District of Columbia, along with
the support of tens of thousands of volunteers and spectators, will
compete in 14 Olympic-type team and individual sports. The 2018
Special Olympics USA Games will
celebrate the Special Olympics movement by promoting the ideals of
acceptance and inclusion through sport and by showcasing the
abilities of people with intellectual disabilities. The 2018 USA
Games will also highlight Special Olympics' work in education,
health and community-building. For more information on the
2018 Special Olympics USA Games,
please visit SpecialOlympicsUSAGames.org.
Contact:
Connor Mellas
Burson-Marsteller
+1 (212) 614-4702
Connor.Mellas@bm.com
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