Unleash your inner superhero by rappelling down the 17-story Hyatt Regency Austin Hotel on Town Lake on October 27 and raising funds for Special Olympics Texas.

The first brave supporter will be handed the rope to rappel at 9:00 a.m., with participants going over the edge throughout the entire day.  Celebrity rappellers include Special Olympics Texas athletes.  MEDIA ONLY: There will be limited opportunities for selected members of the media to go Over the Edge!  For more information about going Over the Edge as a member of the media, please contact Tela Mange (tmange@sotx.org) at 512.491.2928.

Participants should be 18 years or older by the day of the event, and weigh between 110 to 300 lbs. No previous rappelling experience is required. Members of surrounding SWAT Temas will be there to assist you.  Each participant agrees to raise a minimum of $1,000.  Rappel spots are limited so register early.

Every friend, family or co-worker donating $50 to help send participants Over the Edge will be entered for a chance to win two roundtrip BusinessFirst tickets on United Airlines, valued at $6,500.  To learn more or to register to go Over the Edge, visit www.sotx.org/over-the-edge.

Brave Texans have the opportunity to raise enough money to rappel off buildings in three or four Texas cities in a four-week period. The event kicks off in Austin on October 27 and then moves on to the historic Milam Building in downtown San Antonio on November 3; heads to the 15-story Oak Cliff Tower on IH-35 in Dallas on November 10; and ends at the 18-story Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Houston on November 17.  Corporate and media sponsorships are available.  For more information, contact Melissa Matherne (mmatherne@sotx.org) at 512.491.2927.

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) 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 44,000 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.sotx.org or call 800.876.5646.  Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.

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