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Special Athletes Need Funding to Train, Compete

The Fulton County Schools Special Olympics program is raising money for the program.

 

More than 600 athletes with special needs – including students at Roswell schools – are hoping to raise funds for training and to attend competitions.

The Fulton County Schools Special Olympics program is running a capital campaign to raise money to pay for training and competitions held throughout the school year. Athletes in the Fulton County Schools program train for and compete in bowling; bocce; softball; volleyball; basketball; tennis and athletics.

Special Olympians from Haynes Bridge; Holcomb Bridge; Hopewell Middle; Elkins Point; Independence High School; Roswell High School; Centennial High School; Alpharetta High School; Sweet Apple Elementary;  Woodland Charter; New Prospect, Mimosa Elementary; Abbott's Hill; Lake Windward Elementary and Alpharetta Elementary train for eight weeks prior to each competition.

To make a donation or to purchase a T-shirt; hat or rubber bracelet, email Maureen Wales.

Related Topics: Roswell Schools and Special Olympics

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