Special Olympics Southern California celebrated its 14th Annual Pier Del Sol event at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier on Oct. 10, 2010. This year's "Hawaiian Paradise" theme included spectacular cuisine from over 35 of LA's top restaurants, hula lessons, Hawaiian dancers, live tropical music, rides and games. Along with other celebrities and sports figures, California's First Lady, Maria Shriver, attended as the honorary chair. Frank Buckley was the emcee at the event. Participants enjoyed a VIP brunch from L.A.'s top restaurants, including Melisse, Providence, Water Grill, Angelini Osteria and Spago.
Special Olympics Southern California celebrates 41 years of changing lives through the power of sport. Special Olympics offer opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in year-round sports training and competition. Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with other athletes, their families and the community. All programs are provided at no cost to the athletes and their families.