Help send James Wilson to the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

$360 donated

Given by 7 generous donors in around 5 months

Powerlifter James Wilson is representing NZ at the 4-yearly Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi in March 2019. Help us get him there!

Auckland

James is the only powerlifter representing New Zealand in the Special Olympics World Summer Games on 14 March 2019. The cost to our club of sending James is considerable and we would appreciate any financial help, however small.

The 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for March 14-21, will be the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world, with 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches representing more than 170 countries. The World Games will be an unprecedented display of the spirit, joy, courage and skill that are hallmarks of the Special Olympics movement. The largest single event ever held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the first Special Olympics World Games in the Middle East, the World Games features 24 officially sanctioned Olympic-style sports in venues throughout Abu Dhabi. The spectacular Opening Ceremony on March 14 is expected to attract 45,000 spectators while being viewed by millions worldwide via global broadcast partners ESPN and Abu Dhabi Media.

About us

Special Olympics Howick-Pakuranga is a part of Special Olympics New Zealand which provides sporting opportunities to people with an intellectual disability.

Use of funds

Funds received will be put toward the cost of James's entry fees for the games, which cover registration, accomodation, travel and uniforms. Any surplus will go toward funding all sport activities of our club.