Arizona's Special Olympics Team Takes Off for Games

PHOENIX - A big sendoff was held Saturday for Arizona's Special Olympics team as they head to the 2010 USA National games.

The competition begins Sunday and runs through Friday, with 33 athletes and 13 coaches representing Arizona in Lincoln, Neb.

They will compete along with more than 3,000 athletes from across the country in events like flag football and track and field.

The round trip flight for the team to the nationals was donated by Swift Aviation's CEO.