New Orleans Saints ask, Do you have what it takes to go Over the Edge?

New Orleans Saints Owner and Executive Vice President, Rita Benson LeBlanc challenges all Saints fans to take this “once in a lifetime opportunity” to go Over the Edge of Benson Tower and become a S.W.A.T. Team member for a day this August!
By: Special Olympics Louisiana
 
July 16, 2010 - PRLog -- New Orleans Saints Owner and Executive Vice President, Rita Benson LeBlanc challenges all Saints fans to take this “once in a lifetime opportunity” to go Over the Edge of Benson Tower and become a S.W.A.T. Team member for a day this August!  On Thursday, August 26th at 8:00am each thrill seekers experience will start with rappelling down the 26 story, “NEW” Benson Tower. Next, you will be transported by helicopter to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office to take part in Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) training. Once all training has been complete you will receive a replica of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team jacket, and then flown by helicopter back to Benson Tower.  The fee for this unique opportunity is $1,000.00 and all proceeds benefit Special Olympics Louisiana.
   
Registration is underway, don’t miss out! Those who register first are allowed to choose the time slot of their choice. Anyone can participate in this thrilling experience by raising or paying $1,000.  (Start today and get 50 friends to give you $20 dollars!) Potential participants should go to the Over the Edge link on the Special Olympics Louisiana website at www.laso.org and create a Firstgiving fundraising page, which will allow their friends, family, and colleagues to "sponsor" their rappel. Firstgiving makes raising the money easy and is safe and secure.

“Special Olympics is a noble cause to support and I think this is one of the most original fundraising ideas to participate in,” said Benson LeBlanc. “I have always had a passion for adventure and luckily I have rappelling experience, but anyone can try this professional program where they teach you self empowerment through a once in a lifetime experience. I hope more people sign up for Over the Edge and donate to Special Olympics.”

All participants will be treated like VIPs while their supporters and Special Olympics athletes cheer them on during their thrilling descent. All proceeds will provide sports and competition training programs to the more than 13,000 athletes involved in Special Olympics Louisiana; including the 2,600 athletes in the Greater New Orleans area alone! For more information on the Over the Edge event, visit www.laso.org or call 800-345-6644.

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Special Olympics Louisiana (SOLA) is a state-wide, 501© 3 Non-profit organization, that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. SOLA offers year-round programs for 13,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in all 64 parishes with the help of 12,000 volunteers. Health, education, leadership, family, training and sports programs are available for people beginning at age 2 and there is no upper age limit. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics.
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