In the photo to the right, Elk County Special Olympics Athlete
Brett Jones prepares to stick his landing in the standing long jump
competition.
After three days of stiff competitions,
lots of hard work and barrels of fun, the 2009 Summer Games
came to a close this weekend. Over 1370 athletes
competed in gymnastics, tennis, cycling, aquatics,
powerlifting, track and field. Over 2,300 volunteers
came down to help ensure everyone there had a great time and
kept our events on time. Preparations are all ready
under way for the 40th Anniversary of Special Olympics
Kansas Summer Games in 2010. Be sure to check back to
the Summer Games page for updates!
Coach Nominated for All Star Award
John Lair, head coach of the New Hope of
Pittsburg team, has been nominated for
the People Magazine's All Star Among Us
Award. John gives tirelessly to
both his team, volunteering over 600
hours a year and Special Olympics
Kansas. He also serves in an
at-large position in the Kansas Law
Enforcement Torch Run. To help
John receive this honor, please visit
www.peopleallstars.com
and click on the KC Royals icon.
On the next page, you will see a photo
of John. Select him as your
choice! Vote early and vote as
many times as you want!! Voting
ends in two weeks. Congratulations
John!
Calling All Motorcyclists
The Kansas Law
Enforcement Torch Run is asking all
motorcycle fans to come join
them in the Sunflower Ride Dice Run on
August 29th. We will start at our
sponsor Sam's Club (95th and I-35) of
Lenexa, snake through Johnson and
Wyandotte Counties and end at Frankie
D's. Prizes will be awarded for
high and low scores with a silent
auction, live music and after party to
follow. For a complete listing of
stops, sponsors and how to register,
point your browser
here for the
brochure. We will see you there!
Dodge for a Good Cause
Round up your friends and form a team! The Special Olympics
New Hope of Pittsburg will be hosting a charity dodgeball tournament
on August 15 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the Nazarene
Church which is located at 816 E Quincy. All proceeds will
benefit Special Olympics New Hope. For more info or to
register for the event, contact John Lair, program coordinator at
JMLair@medicalodges.com.
Click
here for their flyer!
SOKS Gear Online!!
With all the great events happening
with Special Olympics Kansas, we wanted
everyone to be able to sport SOKS gear!
Check out our new ONLINE STORE!
Click here to visit!
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