SOME provides year-round sports training and competition in 17 Olympic-type sports, plus 3 Unified Sports opportunities, for over 3,700 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Maine. With local programs in over 200 communities state-wide, Special Olympics enhances the lives of its athletes by providing opportunities to build self-esteem, skills and friendships. Volunteers are truly the backbone of our program; serving as coaches, officials, field volunteers, etc. SOME relies 100% on charitable gifts to fulfill its mission.