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Dear Miles for Medals walker,

Thank you for turning miles into medals for the athletes of Special Olympics New York. This Walker Welcome Kit provides you with information and tips to help you get started with your fund-raising campaign.

The Miles for Medals goal is to raise funds to continue serving the 40,000 athletes of Special Olympics New York (SONY), and to reach out to the more than 350,000 New Yorkers with mental retardation. Additionally, the walk will generate public awareness, encouraging more people to get involved.

Included in this kit are:

• A collection envelope
• Fast Facts about SONY
• Fund-raising tips
• A sample fund-raising letter
• Tax receipts

Note: Please ensure that the amount written on the receipt reflects the value of the donation. If a prize is given, make sure to subtract that value from the donation amount.

Please review the following pages of the Walker Welcome Kit to gain valuable information and to help your fund-raising campaign achieve great success. And always keep in mind that SONY’s staff is available should you have any questions or need assistance.

Good luck on your fund-raising efforts!

Neal Johnson

President and CEO, Special Olympics New York