Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced their partnership with Special Olympics Victoria for the Garmin Charity Golf Day on Monday 2nd December 2013 at Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
“Intellectual disability is the largest disability group in the world, with many deprived of opportunities to improve their physical fitness and overall wellbeing,” said Trevor Berrange, Managing Director, Garmin Australasia. “Garmin is committed to producing products that improve and enhance how people experience and engage in sport and I am pleased to see our partnership with Special Olympics Victoria come to fruition.”
Garmin Charity Golf Day supporting Special Olympics Victoria will assist in providing vital grass roots sports training for 1,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities in 13 local clubs across Victoria.
It is anticipated that more than 100 golf enthusiasts will attend, including professional golfers, disabled golf athletes and community leaders as well as celebrity players.
“We are incredibly grateful to have Garmin on board, supporting our cause,” said Shelley Calopa, State Fundraising Manager for Victoria, Special Olympics Australia. “Intellectual disability affects three percent of Australia’s population and with Garmin’s assistance, we are able to continue this vital work and aid people with an intellectual disability in reaching their full potential.”
Garmin Charity Golf Day supporting Special Olympics Victoria will be held at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Golf Club, rated number one in Australia and among the top 10 courses in the world, with the course hosting The Australian Masters and The World Cup just one week prior.
The event leads into International Day of People with Disability on Tuesday 3rd December 2013.
For information about Garmin’s golf watches, go to garmin.com.au or facebook.com/garminaustralia. For more information about Special Olympics Victoria please visit specialolympics.com.au or facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsAustralia.
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About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. A component of the S&P 500 index, Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd.
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About Special Olympics Victoria
Special Olympics Victoria aim to build understanding of and opportunities for people with an intellectual disability through sport, allowing people will intellectual disabilities experience joy, develop new skills and reach their full potential – both on and off the sporting field. Cumulatively, these benefits often lead to happier, healthier and more productive lives, as well as improved life expectancy.
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