Be a Fan of Inspiration ...
"When I first started playing two years ago, I wasn't that good," Bowers said. "I am better at the game now because I practice all the time."
Be a Fan of Inclusion ...
Sanders found a new meaning to life when he joined Special Olympics. He said that being a part of this is keeping him off the streets and it's something to look forward to because he made new friends.
Be a Fan of Sport ...
Martinez, who is from Sullivan County and is coached by Melissa Ebeling, believes that the Special Olympics has helped him stay motivated as well keeping positive.
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Color Me Rad
Color Me Rad is a unique 5K run for anyone who is not afraid to get messy! They'll provide you with a plain white t-shirt, but it won't stay that way for long! You'll be "color bombed" with paint as you run, so that by the time you're finished you'll be covered from head to toe with all the colors of the rainbow!
Special Olympics New York has been chosen as the charity partner for this year's run - sign up using the promo code "specialolympics" to have 20% of your registration fee donated!! You can register online at https://secure13.snapits.com/colormerad/registration.i?raceid=7.
Not interested in running? Sign up to volunteer (you might even get to THROW paint at the runners)! We are looking for between 75-100 volunteers to work a 5 hour shift (7am-12pm or 12pm-5pm). Color Me Rad will make a donation of $100 for every volunteer we send their way! If you're interested in volunteering, please e-mail Michelle Iorizzo at miorizzo@nyso.org for more information.