Special Olympics Broward County

3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
ph: 954-262-2150
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Joe Jonas iWin 5k Fun Run
Benefitting Special Olympics Florida

Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

In keeping with his passion for running and philanthropy, Joe Jonas of the famous Jonas Brothers will be running alongside his fans and fans of Special Olympics as part of the Joe Jonas iWin 5k Fun Run in Ft. Lauderdale on Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day).

This run is just one of several unique family events that Joe Jonas and his own Change for the Children Foundation is hosting across the country to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics.

There are both 1k and 5k courses so everyone is welcome to come out and walk, jog, or sprint alongside Joe and fellow fans.

Want to run with Joe? Simply register on-line, set a fundraising goal on your very own custom fundraising page, and compete in the fundraising challenge for top prizes, including the chance to meet Joe Jonas at the event and free tickets to the Jonas Brothers concert in West Palm Beach on September 7.

Registration fees are $30 per person if registered by 9/5/10 and $45 per person for day-of registration. Fees include a commemorative racing bib and finisher's prize.

INCENTIVE PRIZES: build your very own fundraising page to compete for prizes and exclusive opportunties!

(Fundraising total will be tallied as of 9/5/10 at 12:00 midnight)

REGISTER NOW!

• Raise a minimum of $70 – receive a commemorative racing bib, finisher's prize and a Joe Jonas iWin Fun Run t-shirt

• The top 25 fundraisers* will receive everything mentioned above AND a meet and greet with Joe Jonas before the race!

• The top 5 fundraisers* will receive everything mentioned above PLUS they'll get to start the run with Joe during the run AND also have a special award presented to them by Joe Jonas during the Awards Ceremony immediately following the race.

• The top two fundraisers* will receive everything mentioned above PLUS two free tickets with premier seating to the Jonas Brother concert on September 7, 2010 at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach.

* Must raise over $1,000 to qualify.

GETTING STARTED IS EASY!

It only takes a few minutes to create your oun fundraising page

1. Click the Get Started button

2. Personalize the text and the photo on your Online Fundraising Page to express your passions and your purpose.
3. Send the link out to your friends, family, colleagues - anyone you think will help you reach your goal

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Watch video from last year's Joe Jonas iWin 5K Fun Run in San Antonio, TX, to see what's in store for you!

WHY SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
Special Olympics provides year round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities FOR FREE. By participating in Special Olympics, athletes gain self-confidence and skills that carries over into their every day lives, giving them the opportunity to be contributing, respected members of their communities.

WAIVER
All participants, regardless of age, must complete a wiaver and bring it with them on race day. Download it now.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Mills, Special Olympics Broward County at 954-262-2150 or at lmills4411@aol.com

Special Olympics Broward County

The Don Taft Program

at Nova Southeastern University

3301 College Ave

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

954-262-2150 office

954-262-2157 fax

FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announced today the naming of its 366,000 square-foot University Center in honor of businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist Don Taft in recognition of a gift from The Taft Foundation. "I am thrilled to have my name associated with such an outstanding university. I am pleased and proud that the Foundation's gift will also be used to benefit an organization I hold dear, the SpeciialOlympics Broward County," Taft said.

"On behalf of our Special Olympic athletes, we are honored that the Taft Foundation has helped our dreams come true in building a permanent home for our athletes. This extraordinary gift will provide our athletes with resources that will enable them to be the very best they can be," said Paul Sallarulo, chairman of Special Olympics Broward County and member of the NSU Board of Trustees. We look forward to a great partnership.

SOBC moved into our new office space on August 18, 2009. We are located in the Sonken East/Annex building. We have an office suite and a small conference room. We are looking forward to working with the staff and students at Nova SE University and The University School.