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2nd Annual Swing Fore Special Olympics Golf Tournament

The Charity Cycling Challenge, Inc will
host its 2nd Annual Swing Fore Special Olympics Golf Tournament on
Saturday, May 31st to raise money to benefit the Special Olympics of
Connecticut. 



 



The event will be held at the
Southington Country Club in Southington, CT. 
The event will include an 18 hole scramble, continental breakfast,
luncheon, dinner, cart, and beer / snacks on the course.  Prizes will be awarded for closest to the
pin, longest drive, team championship gifts and the hole in one prize will win
a car (valued at $30,000)!  Registration
will begin at 11am and a shotgun start at noon.

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Organized by the Charity Cycling Challenge,
Inc the event is part of an annual campaign to raise funds and awareness for
one of many charities supported by the group. 
The mission of the CCC is, “Making a difference to benefit the community
while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.”  In 2012 the CCC’s efforts were recognized by
the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and were awarded the Health Care
Services Award.  The 100% volunteer
driven organization dedicates countless hours to a variety of events throughout
the year and recently added the Golf Tournament to its portfolio of events.

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In 2013 the CCC raised $6,800 for the
Special Olympics of Connecticut and additionally raised over $52,000 for
various charities. 



 



Special Olympics of Connecticut provides
year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of
Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities,
giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate
courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and
friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the
community.



 



For more information on the golf
tournament, or to find out how to make a difference in the lives of Special
Olympians by providing a Sponsorship, contact Carol Wilkas at 860-261-7326 or
email: info@charitycyclingchallenge.com




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