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Special Olympics Seminole County
Website Last Updated: March 3, 2010 at 8:05pm
Summer Sports County Games
    Lake Mary High School, Saturday, March 13, 2010
    Volleyball, Tennis, Track, Cycling, Soccer and Bocce
    Volunteer Check In- 8:15am Athlete Check In- 8:30am
    Event should conclude by 1pm

    Westmonte Park – Bocce Only
    Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 2pm-5pm

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & SPECTATORS WELCOME
    LUCKY TICKET DRAWING + FOOD
    GOOD LUCK ATHLETES!!

    For more information: Mindy Solivan at 321-276-6463 or
    Mindy@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Competitions
Coaches Meeting and General Orientation
    Wednesday, Mach 31, 2010
    6:30-7:30pm: General Orientation (New Volunteers)
    7:30-8:30pm Coaches Meeting
    1225 Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750

    For more information: Mindy Solivan at 321-276-6463 or
    Mindy@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
AIC Collecting Supplies for Haiti's Babies
    Please donate any baby supplies to members of the Athlete Input Council
    or drop them off at our office on select day between 12-6pm at: 1225
    Bennett Drive, Suite 133, Longwood, FL 32750.

    Drop Off Dates: Saturday, February 27, 2010 and Saturday, March 6, 2010
    Supplies Needed: Baby Formula, Blankets, Diapers, Pedia Lite, Powdered
    Milk, Baby Shoes and Socks, Soap, Strollers, Towels, Toys, New Children’s
    Underwear, Children’s Vitamins (All items can be new or gently used –
    except underwear)

    For more information: Kevin Lajeunesse at 407-257-7730 or
    Kevin@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
Message from Your County Coordinator
    Each day in the news we hear of the economic challenges that businesses
    and families are being faced with, and this eventually trickles down to non-
    profit organizations such as ours. During these times, it is even more crucial
    that we ban together; in order to continue to grow and progress as a
    successful program.

    Despite these tough economic times, our program has been blessed with
    many great opportunities! Within the last year, we have received many
    large corporate donations and sponsorships, expanded our sports training
    programs, and for the first time ever, we are embarking on a office for the
    program! We could not be where we are today without the dedicated
    support of all the families, volunteers, sponsors and donors.

    In this challenging state of economy, I ask that we all pull together as a
    community and continue to support the program that means so much to our
    athletes! If you currently volunteer, THANK YOU! We appreciate all your
    dedication! If you are donor or sponsor, THANK YOU! You are providing the
    “fuel” to make our program run. And to our families and athletes, you are
    the heart and soul of this program. We hope you continue to participate,
    volunteer, and enjoy being a part of this wonderful and inspirational
    program.
Events List
    Please click here for al list of 2010 Winter/Spring volunteer events.
    Please click here for a list of 2009-2010 events and registration dates.
Young Athletes Program
    The Young Athletes Program is an innovative sports play program for
    children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities and their peers, designed to
    introduce them into the world of sports. These activities will help the
    children improve physically, cognitively and socially. For more information:
    please contact Marie El-khoury at 407-782-0525,
    Marie@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
    Click Here for more information
Information & Newsletter Subscription Update
Spread the WORD to end the WORD
    It is time to “Spread the Word to End the Word”. Help others stop and think
    about their use of the R-word. That R-word is not “recession,” but
    something more hurtful and painful – “retard.”

    Spread the Word to End the Word will continue to raise the consciousness
    of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the R-word and
    encourage people to pledge to stop using it.

    Visit: www.R-word.org to make your pledge today!
"Let Me Be Brave"
    Seminole County athlete, Charbel El-khoury, was recently featured in a 7
    minute documentary about Special Olympics
    Florida title, “Let Me Be Brave”. This film was produced by atalented group
    of students from Full Sail.

    To watch this great clip, please click here.
    To read a follow-up article from Full Sail's Propeller, please click here.

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