1. Special Olympics Board
Names Chris Christie
Honorary Chair For 2014
By Charles Besser

2. Introduction
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Since 1985, Charles Besser has served
as president and chief executive officer
of Intersport, a media programming and
event marketing company he founded in
1985. Outside of work, Charles Besser is
involved with a number of charities such
as Teach For America-Chicago, the
Joffrey Ballet, the YMCA of Metro
Chicago, and the Latin School of
Chicago. Charlie Besser and his family
also support the Special Olympics.

3. About The Special Olympics
USA Games
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The Special Olympics USA Games recently
named New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as
honorary chair of the 2014 competition, which will
be held in New Jersey. Christie appeared with
Special Olympics board member Robert
Fredericks at a ceremony held at the New Jersey
Statehouse, where Christie accepted the board’s
nomination. From June 14 through June
21, 2014, New Jersey will host nearly 3,500
athletes, 1,000 coaches, and 10,000
volunteers, not to mention expected crowds of
70,000 spectators. Events will take place
primarily in Mercer County, including at Princeton
University, The College of New Jersey, Rider
University, and Mercer County Park.