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August 13 & 14 marked the first ever Over the Edge event for Special Olympics Washington!

A total of 127 people stood on the edge of Rainier Tower, leaned back, stepped back and went Over the Edge!

The 2010 season of Over the Edge saw phenomenal success thanks to the courage, generosity and support of over 120 rappel participants and over 75 volunteers!

Rappellers included, Mike Hattrup of K2, Angie Mentink and Brad Adams from FSN, Bender from KISS 106.1, Mike Ferreri from KOMO 4 News, Sue Ershler, author and mountaineer and 112 hard working fundraising participants!

You’re all FAMOUS! Check out all of the news coverage here:
KOMO 4 NEWS
KISS 106.1
Q13 FOX

There were 4 photographers who generously donated their time to capture the Over the Edge experience and uploaded over 1,000 pictures that were taken over the course of two days.

There are two links available to view the pictures. They have been organized by time both morning and afternoon rappels as well as staff and volunteer. In the first link, Ian’s photos encompass both Friday and Saturday and are in chronological order.

Photos 1

Photos 2

Hope you enjoy them as much as we are!

Thank you to everyone that came out to support, volunteer, and watch as Special Olympics Washington supporters made history by raising over $175,000 and stepping out Over the Edge for this inaugural event.

A special THANK YOU to our tile sponsors K2 and FSN and to all the staff and volunteers that made this event possible! Your time, energy, expertise, and sweat we’re absolutely invaluable to this process.

Information for the 2011 Over the Edge season will be coming soon!

Special Olympics Washington athletes bring home 48 medals from the 2010 USA Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska

(Seattle) –Saturday, July 24th, 27 Special Olympics Washington athletes arrived at SeaTac International Airport, after competing in the 2010 USA Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska, with 48 medals prominently displayed around their necks. The Washington State Delegation, made up of 27 athletes and 10 coaches, earned 11 gold, 22 silver, and 15 bronze medals, as well as two national titles.
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2010 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act
Bipartisan Effort. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) was among many lawmakers from both political parties who spoke at a reception in honor of Eunice Kennedy Shriver during 2010 Capitol Hill Day. Hoyer led the way to get the bill passed in the House.

EKS Act Clears U.S. House of Representatives

On May 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2010 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act, a renewal of the 2004 Sport and Empowerment Act which authorized five years of funding for numerous Special Olympics programs.

The new bill also includes authorization for grants for Best Buddies International and the establishment of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact. The bill will now need to be passed by the U.S. Senate and signed by President Obama.