Team Mattel A major component of Special Olympics' three-year partnership with Mattel Inc. & Mattel Children's Foundation, Team Mattel was created in 2005 to engage employees in the Special Olympics movement around the world. Team Mattel volunteers help Special Olympics figure skaters get ready for their competition.       Visit the Families section of this Web site to learn more about the Special Olympics Young Athletes™ program, implemented as a pilot thanks to the generous support of the Mattel Children's Foundation. In the first year of this partnership, Team Mattel attracted over 1,200 volunteers, our largest corporate volunteer team ever. They were involved in 12 events at the local, area or national Program level in the following Special Olympics regions: East Asia: China, Hong Kong Europe/Eurasia: Netherlands, U.K. North America: Southern California, Mexico, New York, Texas and Wisconsin Special Olympics has also received support from Mattel Retail Service employees in five U.S. cities. The involvement of the members of Team Mattel goes beyond volunteering at events. They are committing more time, expertise and resources to boost the growth of a number of Special Olympics Programs. “It's not about winning or losing; it's about athletes showing their abilities and having fun doing it”       Julie, Mattel Volunteer in Wisconsin (USA) Below, Bob Gobrecht, Special Olympics North America Managing Director (back row, center, dark sweater with badge) poses with a contigent of Team Mattel volunteers working a Special Olympics Southern California event.