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Palo Verde

serving the Western Metropolitan Phoenix communities

Sean Williams
Valley Region Sr. Manager

Currently serving the Western Metropolitan Phoenix communities of: Avondale, Glendale, Goodyear, Peoria, Phoenix, Surprise, and surrounding cities

Special Olympics Arizona’s (SOAZ) goal is to empower the over 180,000 Arizonans with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive and respected members of society through SOAZ’s year-round sports training, competitions and support programs.

Palo Verde Area offers year-round sports programs and 12 competitions for over 4,000 athletes in 84 local programs and 12 different sports:

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Special Olympics Arizona News

In The News
SAMIT BHALALA APPOINTED TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE
Samit Bhalala is the latest appointee to the SOAZ Board of Directors, who play an integral role in the growth of SOAZ...Read This Post
In The News
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR ATHLETES AT FIRST-EVER ALL-IN(CLUSIVE) NIGHT AT FOOTPRINT CENTER
SOAZ is inviting all of its supporters to its first-ever All-In(clusive) Night, Friday, Oct. 6 at Footprint Center....Read This Post
In The Community
Domino’s Fundraising Day to benefit Special Olympics Arizona – Tuesday, June 20
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 20, for a chance to support Special Olympics Arizona by eating pizza!...Read This Post
In The Community
Special Olympics Athletes Model for VOGUE Germany
Special Olympics athletes Heidi Kuder, Natascha Wermelskirchen and Tamara Röske are featured in the June issue of VOGUE ...Read This Post
USA Games
CHRISTOPHER DYKE AND SOAZ’S UNIFIED FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM HAS EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
Team SOAZ's mantra is “everywhere we go, we go together,” and because of the USA Games, they are now closer than ever....Read This Post
USA Games
ESPN SHARES AMY BOCKERSTETTE’S INSPIRATIONAL STORY
ESPN featured SOAZ's Amy Bockerstette and her story of inspiration ...Read This Post
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