Choose to Include Auction Will Benefit Special Olympics Athletes

Looking for that perfect gift? Special Olympics Connecticut will offer an array of items and experiences to seasonal shoppers during its Choose to Include Holiday Auction, with proceeds benefiting athletes of all abilities the organization serves. The Choose to Include Auction, presented by Tokio Marine America HCC, will go live at soct.org on Friday, November 26th, 6 a.m., and continue until Friday, December 10th at 10 p.m. In addition to bidding on items, those who wish to support this fundraiser may make a donation online or by texting Choose2Include to 76278. To find out more, visit soct.org, email specialolympicsct@soct.org or call 203-230-1201. And, follow Special Olympics Connecticut on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to view featured Auction items and "buy now" and Black Friday deals.

About Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 12,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 172 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field.

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