Come celebrate the accomplishments of the Special Olympics Arizona athletes! 

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Time: 7:30 am-9:00 am

(check-in begins at 6:30 am)

Location:Tucson Marriott University Park

                  880 E. 2nd St.

                  Tucson, AZ

Breakfast With Champions is an inspirational morning where community leaders, coaches, families and athletes come together for breakfast and to hear motivational speakers and athlete testimonials.  Join us as we take a closer look at the lives or the Special Olympics Arizona athletes, both on and off the field.

Just Imagine...

In just one morning, we have the opportunity to raise enough funds to sponsor hundreds of athletes in an entire year of competition. Additionally, we will be educating community members on Special Olympics Arizona so that together, we can spread the vision of Special Olympics Arizona, overcome stereotypes and continue to build our winning team!

Jim Tunney

SOAZ is thrilled to welcome back the keynote speaker of the 2007 Phoenix Breakfast With Champions Dr. Jim Tunney.  During his 31-year NFL career, Jim Tunney worked a record 29 postseason assignments, including three Super Bowls. Regarded as the “Dean of NFL Referees,” Tunney is holder of the Gold Whistle, the highest accolade of the National Association of Sports Officials and is in the NFL Hall of Fame. Still active in sports organizations nationwide, serving as Vice Chair for the U. S. Olympic Committee for Northern California (Sydney 2000 Games). His credentials as a professional speaker rank him in the top 1% of speakers working today. Not surprisingly, his specialties include Leadership and Team Building

Be a Table Captain...

A table captain plays a vital role in the success of the event. A Table Captain commits to hosting a table for the event. He/she recruits nine potential donors to join him/her at the table and learn more about Special Olympics Arizona. It is also the role of the Table Captain to educate guests at the table on the goals of the event: to increase awareness and generate funds to support Special Olympics athletes. SOAZ will provide Table Captains with all the tools they need to host their table and ensure that every guest has a memorable experience. Table Captains will receive packets to include an event overview, a facts sheet, an outline of Table Captain roles, invitations, RSVP sheets, e-blasts and tips for encouraging guests to support the mission of the Special Olympics.  SOAZ is currently recruiting table captains to attend the event and fulfill the above roles.  If you are interested in being a Table Captain at Breakfast With Champions, please contact Holly Thompson at 520-207-1382.

Sponsor Breakfast With Champions...

There are corporate sponsorship opportunities available for Breakfast With Champions as well.  Not only will you be supporting the Special Olympics Arizona athletes and introducing your colleagues to the Special Olympics Arizona family, you will receive additional benefits and recognition at the SOAZ State Competitions and more!   If your company is interested in being a sponsor of this incredible event, please contact Holly Thompson at 520-207-1382.

Join the Special Olympics Arizona Family for Breakfast!