Athlete Story
"My name is Joanne O'Brian. I have been in Special Olympics for 30 years. I do bowling, bocce; I used to do swimming. Not any more, I tried something new. I am going to try snowshoeing. I also do soccer.
I see my friends like Donna, Gabe, Bill and Judy. They are nice people and good friends.
I like Special Olympics so I can see my friends. My favorite sport is bowling."
By: Joanne O'Brian - Addison Team
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Greetings!
The first quarter of 2010 has been extremely busy for Special Olympics Vermont. We witnessed a 38% increase in participation at our Winter Games, raised more than $350,000 at our Penguin Plunges and continue to shape communities throughout Vermont. We would like to thank everyone involved with Special Olympics Vermont. Our success is not be possible without all of your support. As our athlete numbers continue to grow, we will have to find additional support. If you haven't done so already, please consider making a donation or volunteering. We can assure you that your time and money go a long way to support our 850+ athletes. Sincerely, SOVT Staff Bill, Donna, Kim, Chris and Karen
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2010 Woodstock Winter Games
We just wrapped up our 39th Annual Winter Games at Suicide Six Ski Resort. We had 382 athletes participate, which is a 38% increase versus 2009! For photos from the Winter Games, click here. Thank you to all of the athletes, partners, coaches, volunteers and supporters that made it all happen. |
2010 National Games
SOVT is sending 45 athletes, partners and coaches to the Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, NE July 18 -23. Our athletes and partners will be competing in bocce, soccer, athletics (track and field), aquatics and bowling. This will be Vermont's largest representation ever at the National Games.
The following people will be representing SOVT:
Athletes
Malarie Allen Scott Stebins
Eric Connolly Taylor Terry
Rachel Costes Chantal Tougas
Tammy Crowe Stephen Welsh
Caitlin Doyle Brandon Zick
Levi Gardner
Tristan Geoffrey Unified Partner
Caroline Gillen Casey Bean
Herb Gingrich Morgan Brunelle
Kevin Giroux Kelsey Cole
Daniel Goodrow Lea Lawton
Kristy Griffin Mary Lawton
Renee Houle
Derek Jackson Coaches
Sarah Laclaire Kasia Bilodeau
Abigail Laframboise Harold Blake
Albert Laird Richard Frantz
Tyler Marshall Derek Liimatainen
Oliva Miller Aaron Masi
Michelle Olden William Mercier
Casandra Oldham Mary Mitchell
Kevin Paradis Jim Naylor
Nick Peterson Susan Pittsley
Hope Peterson
Gail Rowe Head of Delegation
Linda Shangraw Donna Diaz
Amanda Shea
Abe St. George Assistant Head of Delegation
Karen Bedard
You can help support our athletes going to Nebraska. Sponsor an athlete for $500. Click here for information.
Travel sponsored by:
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VSECU Donates Frost Heaves Tickets
VSECU donated 30 tickets to two separate games for SOVT athletes. The games were held in Burlington and Barre and one of our athletes served as the Community All Star for the Burlington game. This allowed him to sit on the bench with the Frost Heaves, wear an official jersey and shoot free throws to raise funds for his program.
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Scarf Project
Patty Pasley contacted the SOVT office in Williston in late November about helping out with our upcoming Winter Games. Her relatives had told her that they were busy knitting scarves for another Special Olympics program. Patty decided that she would do the same for her fellow Vermonters. With high hopes of being able to gather 350 scarves, she was a bit skeptical.
Much to her surprise, we received more than 800 scarves from 15 different states. A huge thank you to Patty for organizing and all of the knitters that made this project a huge success.
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2010 Board of Directors Golf Tournament
presented by:
Register early, it's sure to sell out! The annual SOVT Board of Director Golf Tournament will be Friday July 16 at the Links at Lang Farm. This will be the 5th annual tournament with many new fun and exciting things. Click here for details and to register.
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Family Support Group
Lisa and Steve DeNatale of Burlington, VT are starting a down syndrome group to support parents of children and adults with down syndrome. The kick-off meeting is Saturday March 20 at their home in Burlington. Anyone interested in attending please email Lisa for more information.
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