Participants from 13 of the nation's top business schools, along with Special Olympics athletes, will compete in such events as the briefcase toss and a swimming race in business suits in the 13th annual MBA Games tournament benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina Friday and Saturday at Duke University. The MBA Games are 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.