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| | Program Report | May 18, 2009 |  Wow what a great weekend of competition and fundraising. We had our Super Regional Basketball tournament in Waterloo on Saturday. The venue was amazing and the competition was even better. From what I heard from the coaches and what I saw, our athletes had an amazing time and a great experience. I want to thank everyone that was involved in setting up the event because it was very well run and a great day overall. There was also a Super Regional Powerlifting event that took place in Marcellus on Saturday. Sean told me that everything went smoothly and that he couldn't even lift half the weight some of those athletes were lifting, well technically he did not say that but I am thinking its the truth. On Sunday our region hosted "A Very Special Walk" and raised over $4,600 and counting. That is truly amazing. It was a brisk cold day but our athletes, volunteers and friends were troopers and still came out to support Special Olympics. The food was amazing and the DJ made the whole event a lot of fun. I want to send out a special thank you to everyone that donated, participated and helped plan the event. It is people like you that keep our organization running, so thank you again. There is a special Note from Laurie Kennedy at the bottom, please take note of it, thank you. We do not have any events for this weekend but the following weekend, May 30th we have our big swimming send off, the last swimming competition before state games. It will be held at the RFA in Rome. We are very lucky to be sponsored by Utica National at the event so we would also like to send out a special thank you to them for sponsoring our athletes and supporting Special Olympics. Coaches please take note that the Coaches Corner has been updated. There have also been updates throughout the report so please don't forget to look through the whole thing. Thank you. Have a great week everyone! |
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| |  Coaches Corner
For those of you who are going to state games: - We will be holding a State Games Meeting on June 2nd prior to games that way we can inform everyone of what is going on and hand out all and any information you might need. If there is something particular you are looking for please let Sean and I now so we can get it together for you, thanks. The meeting will be held in the NYSUT building at 5:45. We look forward to seeing all of you. - I sent everyone information on their athletes that need new meds before states games, there are about 6 which is amazing, thank you coaches for working so hard and putting up with me. For those that I have asked to hand in meds please have them in a week before states so I can get them entered in, thank you. - We are setting up transportation, please let us know what time you would like to leave if you are in need of a bus. So far the only counties that need buses are Onondaga and Oneida. Please inform us if you were looking for a bus as well. | |  Upcoming Events
We have some upcoming events that you should look out for. We are still working out all the details but don't forget to mark those calendars and save the dates! - May 30th Aquatics in Utica - June 6th, Regional Athletics Track Meet in Oswego | |  THE CENTRAL REGION WISH LIST
NEED NEW We have a need for a portable refrigerator for one of our athletes that has to bring their own food with them to state games. If anyone has one that we can borrow or have, please let us know so we don't have to rent one. Thank you. Shoot me an email (mquinn@nyso.org) of your needs or haves and I will post them for everyone to view. If you would like to keep your contact information anonymous we will figure things out through me, but if you don't mind me posting your info then I will that way you can coordinate with each other. | | Letter from Laurie Kennedy On behalf of everyone at Special Olympics New York in the Central Region, I want to thank you for your participation in the Very Special Walk. Together, we raised $4800! Such generous effort on your part allows us to fulfill our mission of providing cost-free sports training and competition for the athletes in Central New York State that participate in Special Olympics New York programs and to bring our services to an increasing number of athletes and families.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP FUNDRAISERS:
Becky Retchless $675
Kayla McKeon $550
Kristin Davia $370
Jamie Clark-Bryan $349.50
And Kudos to those athletes who traveled from other parts of the region to walk!
It is the Power of family.Every family with a Special Olympics athlete has a special story to tell - some difficult, some heartwarming - but all powerful. The child who was told he or she could not until he/she joined Special Olympics and not only was it fun, it proved what he/she was capable of doing. Uplifting stories about siblings who have unselfishly relinquished the spotlight, or parents who believe their sons and daughters can set goals and reach them. You families support and cheer our athletes on. You provide hope, you love, and you sacrifice. Special Olympics reinforces everything you do to encourage the ability of your child and your voice can help us to continue and to grow.
Special Olympics New York deeply appreciates your story and your energy to help support the 2009 sports seasons. In the Central Region, Special Olympics New York provides competitive opportunities including individual games at schools, in sport seasons and in Regional and State Games Competitions throughout New York.
All contributions help us sustain our impact on so many athletes and build new programs for their use. Through your essential support, we can assist our athletes in gaining confidence and independence which they carry into the classroom, the home, the workplace and the community.
Again, I cannot thank you enough.
Laurie
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