NYC Leadership Council
A Manhattan-based young professionals
committee that promotes awareness
and raises funds in an effort to support
Special Olympics New York.
A Manhattan-based young professionals
committee that promotes awareness
and raises funds in an effort to support
Special Olympics New York.
Overview
Individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to work towards one common goal: to promote Special Olympics New York’s mission of empowering children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through year-round Olympic-style athletic training and competition.
Our purpose is to allow Special Olympics New York athletes to showcase their talents and abilities, while improving self-esteem, developing social interactions and enhancing leadership skills on and off the playing field. We empower Special Olympics New York athletes and their greater communities through unity and inclusion. Embodying the competitive spirit of NYC, the Leadership Council helps bring those with intellectual disabilities onto the same playing field as everyone else.
Annual Events
Annual Summer Social
March Madness Fundraiser
Ugly Sweater Party
Other Events:
SoulCycle Classes, Flywheel Classes, F45
Co-Chairs:
Jessica Stasi, and Max Gentile
Chris Battipaglia, Rebekah Rutkowski,
Katie Kupferberg, and Jonathan Adamski
We believe…
In the transformative power of sports
That competition is healthy
In having fun
That teams are more like family
In dreamers
That with awareness comes understanding
In empowerment
In Special Olympics New York
Apply to become a committee member
Annual Responsibilities and Requirements here
- Serve as an ambassador to our organization to increase public awareness, recruit new leadership
- Fundraise $500 annually through personal donations, securing corporate sponsorship, securing auction item(s) with an auction value of $500, or purchasing tickets to our fundraisers
- Attend 7 out of 12 meetings
- Volunteer at 1 event (athlete competition) per year
- Attend at least 1 fundraising event
- Share the reasons you would like to join us
