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PIER DEL SOL
Highlights from Special Olympics 19th annual Pier del Sol at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, 2015. PIER DEL SOL is a fun-filled fundraiser for the entire family that benefits more than 17,000 athletes of the Special Olympics Southern California. The guests enjoyed unlimited rides and games at Pacific Park, a VIP outdoor brunch with over 36 of Greater L.A.'s top restaurants and much more! Maria Shriver and Bobby Shriver were the honorary chairs.Founded in 1969 by Olympic decathlon gold medalist Rafer Johnson, Special Olympics Southern California serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities who participate in year round sports training and competition. Participation develops improved physical fitness and motor skills and greater selfconfidence in our athletes.Special Olympics has become the world’s largest movement dedicated to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion, and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics programs are offered at no cost to the athletes and their families.
Posted by Santa Monica Close-up on Sunday, October 11, 2015

Highlights from Special Olympics' 19th annual Pier del Sol at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, 2015. PIER DEL SOL is a fun-filled fundraiser for the entire family that benefits more than 17,000 athletes of the Special Olympics Southern California. The guests enjoyed unlimited rides and games at Pacific Park, a VIP outdoor brunch with over 36 of Greater L.A.'s top restaurants and much more! Maria Shriver and Bobby Shriver were the honorary chairs.

Founded in 1969 by Olympic decathlon gold medalist Rafer Johnson, Special Olympics Southern California serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities who participate in yearround sports training and competition. Participation develops improved physical fitness and motor skills and greater selfconfidence in our athletes.

Special Olympics has become the world’s largest movement dedicated to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion, and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics programs are offered at no cost to the athletes and their families.