Become a Sponsor

Partnering with Special Olympics Brings Value!

Here's Why:

76% of corporations said their involvement improved and enhanced their company’s image. (1995 World Summer Games)

85% of companies surveyed stated their involvement improved employee morale and goodwill. (Smith & Company, 1995 World Games Research)

Special Olympics is "The Most Credible Charity in America." (Chronicle of Philanthropy, 1994)

Special Olympics enjoys 95% name recognition. (1995 Gallop Poll)

Corporate sponsorship of Special Olympics Alaska will provide your company with opportunities to:

Generate favorable media attention through extensive public relations, sales and community relations efforts.

See your investment at work in your community.

Involve your employees as volunteers in the community.

Network with other SOAK corporate sponsors.

"As business people, it is second nature to measure success by the bottom line. Frankly, if this were the only consideration in evaluating an investment in Special Olympics Alaska, it would earn our blessing and support from this standpoint alone. By enriching our communities and the lives of our neighbors, SOAK ultimately reduces the drain on social services ... services that we must pay for. And, those companies that encourage their employees to lend a helping hand during Special Olympics events and competitions have found that an extraordinary camaraderie is developed, which cannot be duplicated in the business world. The bottom line: Special Olympics Alaska delivers a lot of bang for the buck." As business people, it is second nature to measure success by the bottom line. Frankly, if this were the only consideration in evaluating an investment in Special Olympics Alaska, it would earn our blessing and support from this standpoint alone. By enriching our communities and the lives of our neighbors, SOAK ultimately reduces the drain on social services ... services that we must pay for. And, those companies that encourage their employees to lend a helping hand during Special Olympics events and competitions have found that an extraordinary camaraderie is developed, which cannot be duplicated in the business world. The bottom line: Special Olympics Alaska delivers a lot of bang for the buck."

- BP Exploration, Platinum Sponsor