West Virginia Special Olympics Gilmer County is a non-profit organization which is a part of an international movement of sports training and athletic competition for people who are mentally challenged. It Provides Training and competition for people in Gilmer County beginning at age eight without regard to race, religion or gender. Special Olympics believes that all people can learn , enjoy, and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. Gilmer County Special Olympics receives no federal funding.
All support is generated from the private sector.
Each county is responsible for raising its own support which we do from candy sales, sale of items, sale of discount cards, and through private donations which are all tax deductible. Rt.71 Box 47 Glenville,WV 26351.