Seton Hall Athletics Continues Partnership with Special Olympics New Jersey
12/4/2007 12:00:00 AM | General
Saturday, February 23, 2008 will be Special Olympics New Jersey Night when the Pirates will host the Blue Demons of DePaul at Prudential Center. Two dollars of every ticket sold to the game will go directly to support SONJ programs. Contributions support Special Olympics New Jersey athletes by providing opportunities to compete and win on and off the field of sport.
Fans in attendance will be treated to a half-time basketball exhibition by Special Olympics athletes who are currently training and competing in basketball throughout New Jersey. Fans will also have the opportunity to learn more about Special Olympics programs and sign up to be a volunteer.
"Seton Hall University Athletics is proud to partner with Special Olympics New Jersey in recognizing the accomplishments of these remarkable athletes," said Joe Quinlan, Seton Hall Director of Athletics and Recreational Services. "We salute their commitment and sportsmanship and encourage their competitive spirit."
“Special Olympics New Jersey is pleased to partner with Seton Hall University once again for this exciting night of basketball. It is through opportunities like this that Special Olympic athletes can showcase their abilities to new audiences and present the winning spirit that earns them the Olympic’ title,” according to Marc S. Edenzon, President of Special Olympics New Jersey
About Special Olympics New Jersey
Special Olympics New Jersey is a non-profit organization authorized and accredited by Special Olympics Incorporated and the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Special Olympics New Jersey provides free year-round sports training and Olympic-type competition in 22 sports and 150 competitions for more than 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or other closely related developmental disabilities.
About Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula.
