Jul 18, 2023 | Community Relations, General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 18, 2023) – All are invited to sign up for Over the Edge – an exciting fundraiser that will have participants rappelling more than 30 floors down Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower to support Special Olympics athletes on Friday, September 1st. The event will offer views that are amazing and a feeling that’s invigorating! Guests who are interested in participating and fundraising can visit soct.org to begin their adventure. Those who prefer to keep two feet on the ground can make a donation instead. All proceeds will support Special Olympics’ year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes of all abilities throughout Connecticut.
This marks the 12th year Mohegan Sun will host the Over the Edge event for Special Olympics Connecticut. The event draws many of its participants – and spectators – from area businesses and corporations, community organizations and law enforcement departments. In addition, several Special Olympics athletes have committed to go Over the Edge this year and more Special Olympics athletes will be on hand to cheer on and thank those brave enough to rappel.
Over the Edge participants must raise a minimum of $1,000 to rappel and weigh 100 lbs. or more. No rappelling experience is required, as day-of training and continuous support is provided throughout the experience.
ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for close to 10,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners – their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 190 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: Bozzuto’s Inc., the Connecticut Elks Association, Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource, The Hometown Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Pratt & Whitney, Webster Bank and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Bozzuto’s Inc., Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Marcus Communications, N&D Sports, Pepperidge Farm, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service, WORX, Heart Connecticut Media Group, iHeart Radio Connecticut and NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jul 7, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News, Meetings and Conventions
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 7, 2022) – Special Olympics Connecticut invites thrill-seeking individuals and teams to participate in its annual Over the Edge event at Mohegan Sun on Friday, September 2nd. During Over the Edge, participants will rappel more than 30 floors down Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower to support Special Olympics’ year-round sports, health and fitness programs for athletes of all abilities across the state. Mohegan Sun is located at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville. To find out more, register for the event or donate, visit soct.org/ways-give/over-edge. Questions? email [email protected] or call 203-230-1201.
This marks the eleventh year Mohegan Sun will host Over the Edge, which draws many of its participants from local businesses and corporations, community organizations and law enforcement departments. Three Special Olympics athletes are also signed up to go Over the Edge this year. Additional Special Olympics athletes will be on hand to cheer on and thank participants.
Over the Edge participants must raise a minimum of $1,000 to rappel and weigh 100 lbs. or more. No rappelling experience is required.
ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT:
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for more than 10,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners – their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: Bozzuto’s Inc., Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource Energy, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, The Hometown Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut, Webster Bank, Raytheon Technologies and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, Marcus Communications, N&D Sports, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and WORX.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Aug 3, 2020 | Community Relations, General News, Special Events
UNCASVILLE, CT (August 3, 2020) – Registration is now open for the 2020 Over the Edge event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut presented by Mohegan Sun, which will take place on Friday, September 4th. Over the Edge will provide participants an opportunity to experience the thrill of a lifetime by rappelling more than 30 stories down Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower. Beyond the exhilarating descent and awe-inspiring views, the event will help ensure athletes of all abilities have access to life-changing sports, health and fitness programs and that Special Olympics can continue its mission of inspiring acceptance and inclusion for all. Space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to sign up early. Find out more and register at SOCT.org. And, follow Special Olympics Connecticut on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Questions? Email [email protected].
Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut athletes by signing up online and reaching out to friends and family for donations. No experience is required, as instruction will be provided on the day of the event and experienced guides will be on hand to offer assistance. Individuals and teams of fearless friends are encouraged to get involved. Participants will receive a free t-shirt and photo as proof they have completed the feat.
ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONNECTICUT:
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for more than 13,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners – their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 172 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for people of all abilities, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Dream Ride, Enterprise, ESPN, Eversource Energy, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC and Telemundo Connecticut, TD Bank, United Technologies, and WWE.
Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Campus Customs, The Coca-Cola Company, Connecticut Portable Storage/PODS, Marcus Communications, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service, and WORX.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Oct 3, 2012 | Breaking News, Community Relations, General News, Special Events
There is still time to have the experience of a lifetime and register for the 2nd Annual Over the Edge event at Mohegan Sun to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut. The event on Friday, October 19th will give brave souls with big hearts the chance to rappel down the side of the hotel at one of Connecticut’s most prominent, well-known destination spots to support inspiring athletes of all abilities. To register to rappel, find out more and learn about sponsorship opportunities, go to www.soct.org and click on the Over the Edge logo, call 203-230-1201 ext. 270, or email [email protected]. Mohegan Sun is located at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, Connecticut.
For a second consecutive year, the Mohegan Sun community is coming together to make a positive difference in the lives of athletes through this fundraising initiative – both by organizing the event and participating in it. Mohegan Sun is not only providing the building for this unique fundraiser and amenities for its participants, but is also supporting its employees and executives in their pursuit to go Over the Edge for Special Olympics. Anyone with a taste for adventure is encouraged to sign up to rappel as well. Over the Edge – Mohegan Sun will kick-off at 9 a.m. and run throughout the day. Pre-registration is required, and will give participants the opportunity to create a personal fundraising page so that their friends, family members and colleagues can “sponsor” them easily and securely. Participants will receive a t-shirt and photo of themselves in action. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to cheer on participants!
The event also offers the opportunity to Toss Your Boss. Co-workers can join forces to raise funds and send their boss over the side of the prominent building that day. A good-hearted, willing boss is required. No experience is necessary.
The event is being held to raise awareness about Special Olympics and inspire acceptance and inclusion for people of all abilities as well as to raise funds for its year-round programs. Throughout the year, Special Olympics athletes demonstrate courage on the playing field as they train and compete in sports, strive to achieve personal goals and realize their potential. For one day at Mohegan Sun, individuals will, themselves, demonstrate courage and go to new heights to support these athletes by bravely going Over the Edge.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for more than 13,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and Unified Partners (their teammates without disabilities). Through a myriad of initiatives throughout the state and the world, Special Olympics is a movement that’s changing attitudes and changing lives by inspiring inclusion, understanding and respect for people of all abilities, in all aspects of life. (www.soct.org)
Partner Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Connecticut Light & Power/Yankee Gas/ Western Massachusetts Electric (Northeast Utilities Companies), Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut, TD Bank, and United Technologies.
Year-Round Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New England, Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company, Graebel Van Lines, Guida’s Milk and Ice Cream, Marcus Communications, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and Worx Branding & Advertising.
