2026 NYC Summer Social

Join us on Wednesday, July 29, from 7:00-10:00 PM at Marquee New York for the 20th Annual Summer Social.

Hosted by the Special Olympics New York Leadership Council, Summer Social brings together 300+ young professionals, corporate partners, and Special Olympics New York athletes for a night of great music, networking, and giving back.

Enjoy a sponsored open bar, complimentary hot dogs, live music by DJ OPNMND, a digital silent auction, and more! Every ticket supports more than 51,000 Special Olympics New York athletes across the state.

We can't wait to celebrate 20 years of impact with you!

Date: Wednesday, July 29th 

Time: 7 pm-10 pm

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

Dress Code: Summer Cocktail Attire

Athlete Honorees: The Manhattan Wildcats

Beverage Sponsors Include: Tito's Handmade Vodka, High Noon, La Marca, Surfsides, Gunpowder Gin, Bribon Silver Tequila, Fat Tire, Voodoo Ranger, Bulleit Bourbon, Tanqueray, Casamigos, Essentia, Maison Perrier, & Athletic Brewing.

Silent Auction Items Include: Jewelry from Kendra Scott, tickets to the Bronx Zoo, Rockettes and Shakespeare in the Park tickets, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tickets, a private group workout at SLT, a cocktail-making class, an evening of sailing around New York City with dinner, gift cards to popular NYC restaurants, products from Sephora, Malin + Goetz, Brooklinen, and Regal Cinemas, a signed New York Islanders hockey stick, an Eli Manning signed New York Giants helmet, and an incredible Antigua vacation package that includes two round-trip flights. Bid, win, and support Special Olympics New York athletes! If you can't attend this year's Summer Social, you can still donate and bid on silent auction items!

Photography By: Patrick McMullan Company

2026 Honorees: Coach Katelyne & The Wildcats

This year, we are proud to honor the Manhattan Wildcats Basketball Team and NYC Leadership Council member Coach Katelyne Maroney for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and success. Through grit, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the Wildcats have become one of Special Olympics New York's premier community basketball teams. After winning back-to-back State Games championships, they proudly represented New York at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota this past June, where they brought home the Gold Medal. We are thrilled to honor the Wildcats and celebrate their incredible achievement at the 20th Anniversary Summer Social!

Special Olympics New York provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to athletes, their families, or caregivers. We serve more than 51,000 athletes across the state, and about 30,000 in NYC alone! Teams like the Wildcats and coaches like Katelyn exemplify the impact of our mission, helping athletes build confidence, develop leadership skills, and experience the power of inclusion both on and off the court.

About the NYC Leadership Council

Special Olympics New York Leadership Council brings together young professionals from diverse backgrounds to raise awareness and funds in support of Special Olympics New York. Our mission is to empower children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through year-round sports, competition, and inclusion. Through fundraising, volunteerism, and advocacy, we help create opportunities for athletes to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and showcase their abilities both on and off the playing field. We believe in the power of sports, inclusion, community, and empowering every athlete to reach their full potential. 

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