Sports for Special People
Sports for Special People started in 2000 by the North Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association to assist Special Olympics North Dakota. This fundraiser is held in conjunction with National Athletic Training Month.
Initially, new and used sports equipment was collected for the athletes. To enable the Special Olympics to better meet their needs, the direction of the fundraiser changed to raise funds through the sale of gold medals. These medals have been sold in athletic training rooms throughout North Dakota.
Gold Medal Sales have totaled over $24,000 in donations to Special Olympics North Dakota. The NDATA would like to thank every athletic trainer who has been instrumental in making Sports for Special People a success.
Special Thanks to the following schools and organizations who graciously help the NDATA support the North Dakota Special Olympics
American Gold Gymnastics
Fargo North High School
Fargo South High School
West Fargo High School
Discovery Middle School
North Dakota State University
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks Red River High School
Sheyenne High School
Grand Forks Central High School
Devils Lake High School
Minot High School
Davies High School
Shanley High School
University of Mary
Wahpeton High School