MOLINE — Wood County Special Olympics announced its 27th Annual Dinner and Fundraiser in support of the Wood County Wildcats on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Glass City Boardwalk from 6-10 p.m.
The fundraiser will include a reverse raffle with the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. Glass City Boardwalk is located at 27820 East Broadway St. in Moline.
All proceeds from the dinner and reverse raffle fundraiser will support the Wood County Special Olympics Program in purchasing new equipment and uniforms, registration fees, travel and lodging, facility rentals, officials, fuels costs, and more. It even allows the opportunity for growth and expansion of programs and available sports offered.
This year, it will also help support the 450 athletes and nine sports of Wood County Special Olympics.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Jennifer Krouse at 419-419-7907 or email [email protected].
“By supporting Wood County Special Olympics, you give athletes with developmental and intellectual disabilities the chance to discover their unique strengths and abilities, building their self-confidence in ways that change lives,” Krouse said.
“Your generosity, along with the kindness of our community and supporters beyond, helps them forge lasting friendships, experience the joy of competition, and achieve dreams they once thought impossible. We warmly invite you to join us for a night of fun, camaraderie, and support for Wood County Special Olympics.
“For those who have attended in the past, thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back this year. For new attendees, we are excited to have you join our community and contribute to this vital cause. We had an amazing event last year and we are so excited to come together, yet again, and celebrate our athletes, program, and supportive community members.”
