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It has been nearly ten years since the Special Olympics program was able to overhaul their
Team Polo. The new uniforms will ensure that all participants have a cohesive, professional appearance, promoting team unity and community pride. The funds will cover the cost of high-quality, durable Polo shirts featuring the program's logo, in various sizes to accommodate all participants. Approximately 200 individuals will benefit from the new uniforms.
The mission of the Unified Champion Schools program, in more than 80 schools across the state, goes beyond athletics to foster inclusion, build friendships, and enhance life skills through school programs, health initiatives, and community engagement. The program's commitment to health & well-being is reflected in its year-round fitness programs and essential health screenings, which provide vision, hearing, dental, podiatry, general physical exams, and social-emotional wellness checks for Alaskans with disabilities.
The grant will provide approximately one-third of the total cost of the new Team Polo uniforms. The Anchorage Community Program has allocated reserves to cover the remaining two-thirds of the cost.
The funds will be distributed to Special Olympics Alaska as soon as the matching grant funds are received, hopefully by the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
AER will participate in the distribution of the new Team Polos, and in community sports and outreach events when & where possible throughout the year.
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