School’s Coach to volunteer at Special Olympics
In June 2011, a team of 126 Special Olympics Ireland athletes and their 49 coaches will set off for Athens, Greece to participate in the2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
Ulster GAA Schools Coach Maria Donnelly has been very lucky to have been chosen as a volunteer for the Games.
Volunteer for Athens is a volunteer-led fundraising initiative, comprising of 200 individuals who will travel to Athens, to participate as volunteers at the 2011 World Games. When in Athens Maria and other volunteers will be given specific jobs to help in the running of the Games.
Speaking ahead of the games Maria said, “This is an amazing opportunity for me and was delighted to have been chosen and to have been given such a wonderful opportunity. “
Special Olympics Ireland’s vision is to expand the opportunities and resources we offer, so that every child and adult with a learning disability has the chance to achieve success, in their own community, in ways that bring the life-changing experiences of increased skills, confidence and joy. By supporting this initiative, you are helping to ensure we achieve that vision. You are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of many thousands of people with a learning disability, who have yet to experience the benefits of Special Olympics across Ireland.
For more information or to support this initiative you can visit my fundraising page at:
