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Throughout the month of July, Cavender’s will sell paper torches at each of its Texas stores to symbolize its support for Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) athletes. The paper torches will be available for purchase for $1, $5 or $10 at the checkout counter and can be personalized with the buyer’s name or the name of a loved one they want to honor.
Funds raised will go toward providing quality sports competition and training for more than 58,800 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the state.
“On behalf of all our Athletes, we would like to thank Cavender’s for once again being such a great partner. It is with their ongoing support that we can continue this movement of acceptance, inclusion and respect for all, especially individuals with an intellectual disability,” said Miguel Quezada, chief development officer for Special Olympics Texas.
The cowboy boot and western wear retailer has been a generous supporter of SOTX since 2015. Cavender’s has conducted this campaign since 2015 and has raised nearly $68,000 over four years.
In addition, Cavender’s has been the presenting sponsor for SOTX’s statewide Equestrian Competition for many years, which is annually held in May at the Brazos County Expo Center in Bryan for nearly 200 athletes.
ABOUT CAVENDER’S
Cavender’s is a family owned and operated retailer out of Tyler, Texas with 82 stores located across 11 states. Cavender’s is truly a family operation, with Joe, Mike and Clay Cavender involved in the day-today operations. The family lives the western lifestyle, operating five working ranches in Texas with registered Brangus and Charolais cattle.
ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS
Special Olympics Texas is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 58,300 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800-876-5646. Engage on Twitter @SOTexas and Facebook at fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX.