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SONM Chapter Staff
Executive Director
Randy Mascorella
randymascorella@sonm.org
Director of Media & Public Relations
Oscar Solis
oscarsolis@sonm.org
Director of Special Events & Torch Run Liaison
Rhonda Gardner
rhonda@sonm.org
Director of Development
Christine Sandoval
christinesandoval@sonm.org
Resource Development Associate
Heather Scott
heatherscott@sonm.org
Director of Sports
Competition & Program
Chris Page
chrispage@sonm.org
Director of Coaches Education & Outreach
Steve Harris
steveharris@sonm.org
Director of Finance
Alice Hanson
Ahanson@sonm.org
Director of Volunteer Affairs/
Administrative Assistant
Jayne McDonald
jayne@sonm.org
Systems Administrator
Victoria Gonzales
victoriagonzales@sonm.org
SONM Board of Directors
Executive Committee
CHAIRMAN
Tom Padilla
PAST CHAIRMAN
Jerry With
VICE CHAIRMAN
Jack Eichorn
VICE CHAIRMAN
David Harnick
SECRETARY
Suzanne Frazier
TREASURER
Nick Loftis
Board Members
Melissa Spencer
Ryan Hanson
Nestor Romero
Suzanne Fields
Bruce Beebe
Bob Scanlon
Jim Reist
Sharen Hart
Blake Brown
Brad Hutchins
Walt Bolic
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SONM
mourns the loss of founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
died early the morning of Aug. 11, 2009, at Cape Cod Hospital in
Hyannis, Mass., surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old. The
younger sister of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Shriver was the
founder and honorary chairperson of Special Olympics, and executive
vice president of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. She has
been a leader in the worldwide movement to improve and to enhance
the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities for more
than six decades.
“Unlike many other nonprofit organizations, Special Olympics, Inc.
has had the benefit of having their founder highly involved since
the organization’s inception,” says Special Olympics New Mexico
Executive Director Randy Mascorella. “Words can not really do
justice describing forty-one years of Mrs. Shriver’s passion,
leadership, and vision. She lived and breathed to create a better
life for people challenged with intellectual disabilities. Most of
us only hope that during our lifetime we are able to impact our
corner of the world. Eunice Kennedy Shriver changed the entire world
through the Special Olympics movement, and to say that she will be
missed is painfully understated.”
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Editor's Note: Click
here to read a message from Special Olympics Chairman Timothy
Shriver.
Thoughts
from Randy
God's Workmanship - Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver
I'm sitting here trying to figure out what words I can possibly say
to adequately describe Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver's contribution to
our world. How can we begin to honor her life "enough" for all that
she did to bring dignity, celebration, and hope to over three
million Special Olympics athletes and their families?
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Over The Edge
registrants get busy raising funds for unique Albuquerque event
See who's fund raising to go Over The Edge for Special Olympics
It has begun. With the arrival of one of Albuquerque's most
unique fund raising events just around the corner, SONM fans are
busy raising dollars to either send themselves or someone of their
choosing--Over The Edge for Special Olympics New Mexico.
Over the Edge for SONM is a 14-story rappel (203-ft) down the New
Mexico Bank and Trust building located at 320 Gold SW in downtown
Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Each
individual will need to raise $1,000 to participate. All proceeds
will go to benefit SONM’s athletes and year-round, statewide sports
program.
Click
here to visit our current fund raisers profile pages and see how
close they are to reaching the minimum amount to go Over The Edge.
Don't want to be left out? Visit
www.overtheedgenm.com or
contact Heather Scott at (505) 856-0342 to find out how you can
register and raise funds for this once in a lifetime adventure.
Albuquerque Police Department bringing cops and athletes together
again
[Albuquerque, NM] - On Thursday, August 13th the Albuquerque Police
Department is hosting a meet and greet at Arroyo Del Oso Park on
Spain and Wyoming. for families and individuals with special
needs. The event will feature SWAT officers, APD Helicopter,
K-9 Unit, Traffic Division and members of the Albuquerque Fire
Department as well. Free lunches will be provided to all who
attend. For more information contact Gerald Sandoval at (505)
573 - 9734.
SONM wish
list
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
Athlete
Profile
Athlete Name: Susan Kulosa
Age: 41 years old
Team: Special Olympics Albuquerque Gymnastics School
Sports: Gymnastics, Bowling and Bocce
Highlights: Susan medaled at the 2006 Special Olympics
National Games in Ames, IA. Earned a Silver Medal in Bocce and
two Gold Medals in Gymnastics at the 2008 Summer Games in
Albuquerque.
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