Special Olympics North Carolina has two opportunities for drivers across the state to show their support through a vehicle donation program and a movement to create Special Olympics NC license plates.
Vehicle Donations to Special Olympics North Carolina:
A new collaboration with Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA) provides dealerships and individual donors the opportunity to donate any vehicle in any condition. IAA offers a unique pick-up service for customers donating their vehicle to Special Olympics North Carolina.
Featuring free pick-up, fast paperwork and tax deductions, IAA makes it simple for donors. A portion of the proceeds made will directly benefit Special Olympics North Carolina.
Vehicle donations can be made online or by calling 1-888-205-3420.
Special Olympics North Carolina License Plate Application:
300 applications are needed to officially issue Special Olympics North Carolina license plates from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. For a $25 fee and a completed application form, the N.C. DMV will issue a Special Olympics North Carolina-branded plate once 300 applications have been received. The N.C. DMV will give $15 of each payment to Special Olympics North Carolina on an annual basis while the license plate is active.
The application form can be accessed online and mailed to Special Olympics North Carolina (Attn. License Plate Program) at 2200 Gateway Centre Blvd., Ste 201, Morrisville, NC 27560. Payment is accepted by checks payable to Special Olympics North Carolina or online.
For more information, visit https://sonc.net/sonc-license-plate-program/.
About Special Olympics North Carolina
Since 1968, the organization has used the transformative power of sports to improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Nearly 40,000 athletes in North Carolina inspire thousands of coaches, sports officials, local program committee members and event organizers involved in Special Olympics statewide. SONC offers year-round training and competition in 19 Olympic-type sports on local and state levels as well as health and wellness initiatives to improve the health status and increase access to community health resources for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Youth become agents of change through Unified Champion Schools, an education and sports-based program created by Special Olympics to build an inclusive environment among youth with and without intellectual disabilities as well as empower them to become youth leaders and create change in their community. Visit Special Olympics North Carolina at www.specialolympicsnc.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.