WithFeeling named official audio partner for Special Olympics Great Britain
Special Olympics Great Britain is one of the largest providers of year-round sports training and organisers of athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Catering to more than 6,500 athletes, the sports organisation aims to genuinely transform lives.
As part of the partnership, WithFeeling will help craft the theme song and sonic identity for Special Olympics Great Britain.
'It's a partnership we're incredibly proud of. As we expand into the UK and Europe, we're keen to make as much noise as possible about this inspiring collaboration – shining a light on the incredible work of the team and athletes, and celebrating the power of music and sound to bring people together,' the WithFeeling team, led by Chief Music Officer and Co-Founder, Joe Dickinson shared in a statement to Campaign Middle East.
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'We'll keep everyone posted as things progress, but keep a close eye out for more details down the line,' the statement read.
Meanwhile, WithFeeling UK and Ireland are jumping headfirst into some athletic adventures of their own to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics Great Britain.
Kicking things off this October, its Head of Music Joe Dickinson and Head of Sonic Branding Keith Gillespie, will be taking part in the Cheltenham 10K Obstacle Race, the agency confirmed on a LinkedIn post.
'If you feel like seeing two extraordinarily unathletic men attempt some pretty extraordinary challenges, we'll be sure to post updates as we go. The work from both the management and the athletes for Team GB is nothing short of amazing, and we could not be more excited and proud to contribute in any way we can,' WithFeeling added in its LinkedIn post.
The agency has also launched an official fundraising page on JustGiving, to offer support and add visibility
to what Special Olympics Great Britain does.
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