Our goal for 2012 was 900 scarves. In the end, 1,705 arrived at our door!

Scarves were received from 38 US states, and 31 South Dakota communities

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY

Aberdeen, Big Stone City, Brandon, Bryant, Burbank, Clark, Corsica, Custer, Dell Rapids, Flandreau, Henry, Hill City, Huron, Lead, Madison, Mitchell, Mt Vernon, Parker, Pierre, Plankinton, Rapid City, Redfield, Renner, Sioux Falls, Sturgis, Vermillion, Wagner, Watertown, Wentworth, Worthing, and Yankton.

Scarves were distributed to athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters during our State Special Olympics Basketball Tournament held in Yankton, SD on March 9 & 10, 2012.

On behalf of Special Olympics South Dakota, THANK YOU for your contribution to the 2012

Special Olympics USA Scarf Project. We know each and every scarf has been handmade with

love, encouragement and generosity.

They will be cherished by one and all!

A huge “THANK YOU” to all crocheters and knitters from across the state and nation who carefully crafted thesescarves with skill and love. You have touched us with your kindness and generosity and we are grateful for your support! Look for information regarding the 2013

Scarf Project to be coming soon.