N.C. - The Duke University Fuqua School of Business will kick off the 12th annual MBA Games tournament benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina on Friday on Duke's West Campus. The MBA Games traditionally have been the focal point of an intense, year-long effort that involves hundreds of students.
Corporate sponsorship is the principal source of money raised.
For the fifth consecutive year, Ford Motor Co. has signed on as the lead sponsor. This event is a major highlight in the lives of the athletes and significantly contributes to the continued success of Special Olympics North Carolina. SONC offers year-round sports training and competition opportunities for more than 25,000 children and adults with mental retardation or closely related developmental disabilities. Through a statewide network of thousands of coaches, sports officials, local program committee members and event organizers, SONC offers competition in 18 Olympic-type sports at local and state levels. The games are open to the public and free of charge.