Vote for E8 in March NCAA Special Olympics Spotlight Poll
The Empire 8 partnership with Special Olympics is one of three Special Olympic stories highlighted by the NCAA and Division III in its March, 2017 spotlight. Fans can vote for their favorite story and the one that receives the most votes will be given $500 to use for its next Special Olympics event. Voting opens on March 1 and continues through March 25.
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The Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiated the partnership with Special Olympics at the 2011 NCAA Convention and officially launched the partnership on August 1, 2011. The purpose of the partnership is to enhance the lives of Division III student-athletes and Special Olympics athletes through a mutual learning experience; provide a platform for recognition of Special Olympics athletes and Division III student-athletes within their communities; and raise awareness of Special Olympics, its programs and services.