Melissa Spencer
Ryan Hanson
Nestor Romero
Suzanne Fields
Bruce Beebe
Bob Scanlon
Jim Reist
Sharen Hart
Blake Brown
Brad Hutchins
Walt Bolic
Video: Special
Olympics San Juan County athlete throws opening pitch in Albuquerque
On Friday, June 26, dozens of SONM athletes and their family members
attended an Albuquerque Isotopes baseball game, thanks to tickets
donated by SONM sponsor Bank of America. Area 1 athlete Ryan
Hanson kicked off the game with the ceremonial first pitch.
Click play to watch the video.
Thoughts from
Randy
The Ones Who Inspire Me
A few days ago we celebrated the life of Special Olympics San Juan
County athlete Marilyn Antonio. She died unexpectly of a heart
attack. One of her teammates, Ryan Hanson, and her foster brother
gave the eulogy. Their words spoke beautifully of Marilyn’s life and
a unique gift she used often – the gift of bringing people together
regardless of ethnicity, age, or walk of life.
Fund
raiser beats last year's mark as hundreds of runners return for 2009
Mariposa Run
On June 7, 2009 Special Olympics New Mexico, in conjunction with TCR
Productions, held its second annual Mariposa Run for Special
Olympics.
More than 600 runners registered to raise over $20,000 for Special
Olympics New Mexico. Last year, the event raised 16,000.
Hosted at the enchanting Mariposa community, the event featured a
10K, 5K, and a kids fun walk. Awards and entertainment
were held at the Mariposa community center.
Thank you to all who attended and supported the 2009 Mariposa Run!
Upcoming
Event: 2009 Golf Classic and Sports Auction for Special
Olympics New Mexico
The Special Olympics Golf Classic and Sports Auction is an
annual fundraising event that features honorary guest, UNM's Coach
Steve Alford, and brings together local golfers and community
sponsors in an effort to raise money for the athletes of Special
Olympics New Mexico.
In 2008, the Golf Classic raised more than $100,000 for Special
Olympics New Mexico. Over 52 registered teams participated in the
event.
Hosted by Four Hills Country Club in Albuquerque, the 2009 Golf
Classic will include a live & silent sports auction and dinner on
Sunday, July 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by a double
shotgun golf tournament on Monday, July 20 with tee times available
at 7:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
The 2009 Golf Classic and Sports Auction is presented by The
Payroll Company, Inc, with additional support from The Manuel
Lujan Agencies and UNM Athletics.
In case you missed it in last week's SO Brief
edition, here's a listing of scheduled local 2009 FCI Area Games
coming to your community:
Area 1
July 7 Farmington San Juan Co. Country Club (Golf)
July 11 Farmington Fairgrounds Fields (Unified Softball)
July 11 Farmington Aquatics Center (Aquatics)
Area 2
June 21 Los Alamos Larry Walkup Aquatics Center (Aquatics)
July 13 Los Alamos Los Alamos Golf Course (Golf)
July 18 Santa Fe Capitol High School (Unified Softball)
Area 3
July 11 Alamogordo TBA (Golf)
July 7 Dona Ana Desert Hills Pool (Aquatics)
June 28 Las Cruces TBA (Unified Softball)
Area 4
July 11 Carlsbad CARC. Inc. (Unified Softball)
July11 Carlsbad Carlsbad High School Natatorium (Aquatics)
TBA Roswell TBA (Golf)
Area 5
July 12 Rio Rancho Rio Rancho Aquatics Center (Aquatics)
July 9 Albuquerque Desert Greens (Golf)
July 18 Albuquerque Los Altos Fields (Softball)
Area 6
July 8 Gallup Fox Run City Golf Course (Golf)
July 11 Gallup Gallup Aquatics Center (Aquatics)
July 11 Gallup Ford Canyon Park (Unified Softball)
Click here for more upcoming SONM competitions.
Can you help us
with these needed items?
Special Olympics New Mexico is in need of a number of operational
items. If you or anyone you know might be able and willing to
donate, please contact us at (505) 856-0342.
*Frequent Flyer Coupons, Airline Tickets and Vouchers for athlete
travel
*Vacant Warehouse for athlete training center
*Beverage Cambros for competitions and special events
*Projector Screen for meeting and presentations
*Sports memorabilia for SONM Golf Classic Silent Auction
Athlete
Profile Athlete Name: Tim Marrow Age: 36 years old Team: Special Olympics Sandia Prep Sports: Track and Field, Cycling, Volleyball, Poly Hockey,
Softball and Basketball Highlights: Awarded a Gold medal in Track and Field and two
Silver medals in Cycling at the 2009 State Summer Games in
Albuquerque. Earned a Silver medal with his team in Softball at the
2008 Four Corners Invitational in Farmington.
LETR Kick Off Conference
Poly Hockey Championships
Law Enforcement Torch Run
State Summer Games
Mariposa Run for SONM
Golf Classic
Four Corners Invitational
State Equestrian
Over The Edge
North Regional Bowling
Holiday Classic
Posole Ole Fun Walk
Olympic Spirit Awards Banquet
Feb. 20
Feb. 27 - Mar. 1
May 18 - 29
May 29 - 31
June 7
July 19 – 20
July 31 - Aug. 1
Sept. 11 – 12
Sept. 25
Nov. 7
Nov. 20 - 22
Dec. 5
Dec. 8
