Mission-- Cherokee Strip Special Olympics

	Mission of Special Olympics The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with mental retardation, 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. Goal of Special Olympics Our goal is for all persons with mental retardation to have the opportunity to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected by their families, friends and in their communities.