KANSAS
CITY, Mo., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken N
Pickle and Special Olympics are teaming up to support local
athletes at participating CNP locations. Seven locations spanning
four states are joining a Month of Giving campaign that starts on
August 1, 2023 and runs throughout
the entire month.
A donation of $5 or more will get
you a limited edition Special Olympics Pickleball Paddle
Placard.
On August 31st, 2023, all Chicken
N Pickle locations will hold a Special Olympics Night featuring the
inaugural "Torch Run Games." They will each have a table setup for
more information about the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Torch Run
Games will consist of different games around the property that
Chicken N Pickle is already well known for. A team of two can sign
up for $25, and all money will go to
supporting the local Special Olympics program. Registration
information to follow on Social Media.
"Special Olympics could not be more excited to launch a
partnership with Chicken N Pickle across the country," says
Dalton Hill, Executive Director of
Strategic Partnerships for Special Olympics Texas. "With Pickleball
becoming a new sanctioned sport within the Special Olympics
movement, we need a phenomenal partner like Chicken N Pickle, who
will help grow the game by making it more inclusive and accessible
for all. We are excited to expand this relationship for years to
come!"
Chicken N Pickle hosted Pickleball Training camps for Special
Olympics at seven of their locations throughout July. These camps
were trainings for athletes, coaches, volunteers, Unified partners,
and more to learn about the basics of a Pickleball competition to
aid in the development of a Pickleball program for Special Olympic
Athletes in the near future.
"Chicken N Pickle is proud to partner with the Special Olympics
and its roster of athletes and coaches across the country," said
Kim Blackman, Director of Community
at Chicken N Pickle. "Special Olympics has a rich tradition of
providing incredible opportunities to athletes of all ages and
abilities and we look forward to teaming up with them on
our pickleball courts. Together, we're excited to showcase the
joy and inclusivity of pickleball as a life-long sport for
all."
The highest selling Chicken N Pickle staff member at each store
will be entered into a raffle to attend the Special Olympics North
America Pickleball Championship in Hilton
Head, SC in October.
About Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor entertainment
complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant, sports bar,
pickleball courts and indoor/outdoor games for all ages. Its
mission is to provide an atmosphere that fosters fun, friendship
and community. A key tenet of Chicken N Pickle is demonstrated
through the Our Hearts Are Local program, which focuses on creating
philanthropic partnerships to strengthen our neighborhoods and
beyond. Chicken N Pickle holds dozens of charitable events annually
and donates proceeds back to the communities we serve. We're known
for: Good Food. Good Friends. Great Fun. To learn more, please
visit www.chickennpickle.com.
About Special Olympics
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end
discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We
foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and
programming in education, health, and leadership. With more than
six million athletes and Unified Sports partners and one million
coaches and volunteers in over 200 accredited Programs, Special
Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and over 100,000
games and competitions every year. Learn more at
www.SpecialOlympics.org.
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