Blendon News Release - Special Olympics
June 15, 2006
Westerville Masons from Blendon Lodge #339, 130 S. State St., have sponsored 10 athletes competing in Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games. The event will be held from June 23 to June 25, 2006 at the athletic facilities of The Ohio State University. Children and adults with intellectual disabilities from across the state will take part in this event.
Ohio Masons have given more than $2 million to Special Olympics Ohio “Sponsor an Athlete” program over the past twenty-five years. Blendon Lodge #339 has sponsored well over 100 Special athletes during this time. Each sponsorship costs $100. In addition to financial support, the Masons host a welcome center for Summer Games’ athletes and their families, provide volunteer help during the contests, and participate in the Parade of Athletes during the opening ceremonies. The opening ceremonies, which include the Parade of Athletes, will take place Friday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jesse Owens Sports Complex.
Special Olympics Ohio provides year-around sports training and competition opportunities for more than 21,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics contributes to the physical, social, and psychological development of the athletes. Through successful experiences in sports, they gain confidence and build a positive self-image which carries over into the classroom, home, job, and community.
For further information please contact the Westerville Freemasons at www.blendon339.com.
Westerville Masons from Blendon Lodge #339, 130 S. State St., have sponsored 10 athletes competing in Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games. The event will be held from June 23 to June 25, 2006 at the athletic facilities of The Ohio State University. Children and adults with intellectual disabilities from across the state will take part in this event.
Ohio Masons have given more than $2 million to Special Olympics Ohio “Sponsor an Athlete” program over the past twenty-five years. Blendon Lodge #339 has sponsored well over 100 Special athletes during this time. Each sponsorship costs $100. In addition to financial support, the Masons host a welcome center for Summer Games’ athletes and their families, provide volunteer help during the contests, and participate in the Parade of Athletes during the opening ceremonies. The opening ceremonies, which include the Parade of Athletes, will take place Friday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jesse Owens Sports Complex.
Special Olympics Ohio provides year-around sports training and competition opportunities for more than 21,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics contributes to the physical, social, and psychological development of the athletes. Through successful experiences in sports, they gain confidence and build a positive self-image which carries over into the classroom, home, job, and community.
For further information please contact the Westerville Freemasons at www.blendon339.com.
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