(1) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger hugs Special Olympic athlete Stephanie Ahlgrim, 22, at Pacific Park during The Pier del Sol "40th Birthday Bash" on Sunday, October 04, 2009. (2,3,4,5) Governor Schwarzenegger meets and greets the Special Olympic athletes during the Pier del Sol's "40th Birthday Bash." (6) Governor Schwarzenegger and (7) California's First Lady and Honorary Chair, Maria Shriver address the guests at Sol's "40th Birthday Bash" at Pacific Park. (8) Governor Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver during the program. (9) Governor Schwarzenegger inspects the Cake-off entries.
This celebration commemorates 40 years for SOSC, which was founded by Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist, Rafer Johnson. This signature event is Southern California's largest fundraiser that benefits Special Olympics athletes. Since its inaugural year, Pier del Sol has raised more than $4 million to benefit Special Olympics Southern California athletes.
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