Subaru Steps Up for SOTX

Subaru of America is usually known for their vehicles which garner excellent safety ratings and high resale values, but they're driving into uncharted territory for a unique new event. Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is proud to announce that Subaru has signed on as Statewide Presenting Sponsor of Over the Edge.

"Special Olympics Texas is thrilled to have such respected company like Subaru as our partner in this adventure," said Margaret Larsen, SOTX President and CEO. "Their commitment to SOTX and children and adults with intellectual disabilities is to be recognized and applauded."

Over the Edge is a Special Olympics Texas FUNdraising event that is geared toward the fearless or those looking to overcome their fears! Premiering in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Austin, participants will raise funds (a minimum of $1,000)… and their heart rate… for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of rappelling 15 to 22 stories down an InterContinental Hotel. Businesses and organizations can raise funds in order to "toss their boss" for the cause.

"Being a native Texan, I'm proud that Subaru of America is working with Special Olympics Texas on such a unique fundraising event like Over the Edge," said Troy Poston, Dallas Zone Director for Subaru of America. "We plan to work with our Dealer partners in the Dallas, Houston, and Austin markets to ensure that Over the Edge raises as much money as possible for this worthwhile organization that touches so many lives here in our state."

The event kicks off in Dallas/Fort Worth at the InterContinental Dallas Hotel on October 27, drops on the InterContinental Houston Hotel on October 30, and the final descent is in Austin at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel on November 2. Details and registration information will be dropping soon at www.specialolympicstexas.org.

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information, visit www.subaru.com.

Statewide Presenting Sponsor:
Subaru of America, Inc.

Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Bottling Companies of Texas, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run

Kelly Coffey
Vice President of Communications
Special Olympics Texas
kcoffey@sotx.org