2024 Summer Social

On Wednesday, August 7th, our 18th Annual Summer Social, hosted by our Leadership Council and Comedian Casey Balsham, will be at Marquee New York. As one of the most buzz-worthy and sought-after events of the summer, our Summer Social gathers the who's who of professionals from finance, media, and creative industries in support of thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

This event includes VIP bottle service, a sponsored open bar, digital silent auction, special appearances from Special Olympics NY athletes, and live music from DJ Stevie Dap. Traditionally, the Summer Social is the Leadership Council's most memorable event, and we look forward to continuing the event's success with supporters like you! 

Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Time: 8-11:00PM

Location: Marquee New York (289 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011)

After-Party: PHD rooftop, 11pm-close

Host: Comedian Casey Balsham

Athlete Honoree: Meg Lewis

Beverage Sponsors Include: Tito's, High Noon, Lamarca, Golden Vines Wine, Gunpowder Gin, Bribon Silver Tequila, Contaluz, Lost Irish Whisky, and Loverboy Variety Tea Packs.

Silent Auction Items Include: Bid on items from top brands such as Veronica Beard, Guess, Warby Parker, and Sisley-Paris. Enjoy dining experiences from Duryeas Montauk, Hwa Yuan Szechuan and autographed sports memorabilia from top NY teams: the New York Rangers, New York Giants, Islanders, Yankees, etc.! Our big ticket items are getaways to Antigua, Panama, Paris and so much more. You win big if you give big!

We are thrilled to be back at our iconic location- Marquee New York!

• Sponsored open bar, 3 bars
• VIP Tables and Bottle Service
• Live Performance from DJ Stevie Dap
• 360 degree Photo Booth
• Special Appearances by Special Olympics NY Athletes
• Can't get enough? Join us at PHD for our After-Party!

THIS IS WHO WE ARE
Competitive sports breed common ground. Athletes, coaches and the people who support them come together for the love of a sport or the thrill of a game. Not everyone wins.

Through Special Olympics New York, though, everyone is included. Athletes with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to challenge themselves in fair and even competition. Win or lose, they develop their own character, make friends and find unknown wells of determination within themselves.

If you're a fan of unity, acceptance, empowerment, dignity, pride and fun, you're a fan of Special Olympics New York.
You're one of us.

OUR MISSION
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

All funds raised at our Summer Social will support the 45,000+ New York athletes who compete annually!

Leadership Council

The Leadership Council promotes awareness and raises funds in an effort to support Special Olympics New York. Individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to work towards one common goal: to promote Special Olympics New York's mission of empowering children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through year-round Olympic-style athletic training and competition.

Our purpose is to allow Special Olympics New York athletes to showcase their talents and abilities, while improving self-esteem, developing social interactions and enhancing leadership skills on and off the playing field. The Leadership Council empowers Special Olympics New York athletes and their greater communities through unity and inclusion. Embodying the competitive spirit of NYC, the Leadership Council helps bring those with intellectual disabilities onto the same playing field as everyone else.