Zappos.com announced its sponsorship of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games scheduled for June 5-12, 2022, in Orlando, FL.
As a Platinum Partner, Zappos will be the Official Athletic Footwear Provider of the 2022 USA Games and a supporting sponsor of the Healthy Athlete Experience.
Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities, serving athletes in all 50 U.S. states and over 190 Countries.
Available to all of the expected 4,500 participating athletes, the 2022 USA Games Healthy Athletes experience will provide upwards of 12,000 free medical examinations and health educational information across seven disciplines including Audiology, Optometry, Dentistry, and Podiatry.
“Zappos’ mission is to deliver WOW while giving back and doing good things,” said Kedar Deshpande, CEO, Zappos.com. “We are humbled to partner with the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, encouraging and supporting essential healthcare amongst its athletes. We’re also excited to put a Zappos touch on the experience and help ensure participants have fun while doing right by their health.”
“Partnering with Zappos will change the game for Special Olympics athletes. The fun incentives the company brings to the mix will encourage completion of the health screenings and increase the number of Special Olympics athletes impacted by the program,” said Joe Dzaluk, 2022 Special Olympics USA Games President & CEO.
Photo courtesy 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
