A Night for Special Olympics NC

Presented by the Cary Police Department

Hosted by Sheila Ogle, Ralph Ashworth, 
& Alisa Wright Colopy

Benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina

You are cordially invited to an evening of culinary delight featuring a meticulously crafted six course meal expertly paired with curated wines at the Academy Street Bistro benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina and the athletes it serves in our community.

Reservation is $175 per attendee that includes the full six-course menu with wine pairings. The cocktail reception has a cash bar with a portion of receipts supporting the fundraiser.

Seating is limited to 60 dinner attendees. Seating arrangements will be determined by the hosts. 

* Must be 21 or older to be served wine with dinner. 

 5:00 PM - Cocktail Reception    6:00 PM - Wine Dinner

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Special Olympics North Carolina is one of the largest Special Olympics programs in the world with nearly 53,000 registered athletes and Unified partners (people without intellectual disabilities), who train and compete in year-round programs in 20 different sports.

Athletes in North Carolina are never charged a fee of any kind to participate in Special Olympics. Generous support from individuals, businesses, foundations, and civic groups helps fund the training facilities, uniforms, awards, equipment, transportation, and coaches’ education that are important to every athlete’s experiences.

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