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AUGUST COLUMN: DonutS, SUPPORTERS, AND MEDALS

7/30/2018

 
The Special Olympics universe is vast, encompassing many aspects of life, from health, community inclusion, athleticism, and many kinds of support.
 
Soccer and floor hockey head coach Mike Gojevic, recently made his debut at the National Transplant Games at UBC where he snagged a gold and two silvers in golf, lawn bowling and 10-pin. No mean feat.
 
Mike not only devotes major time to Special O but is also an active participant and was this year’s B.C.’s team manager during that monumental event for transplant survivors.
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​Special Olympics celebrated 50 years of inclusion on July 21st all across Canada. At participating Tim Hortons a special donut created by Special Olympics Alberta athlete Savannah Lussier was sold with proceeds going to fund Special Olympics.

Many athletes, coaches, family & friends on the Coast came out to Timmy’s in Gibsons and enjoyed munching, and socializing whilst promoting Special Olympics. A good time was had by all.
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As a grassroots non-profit organization, Special Olympics depends on volunteerism and other forms of community support. This allows our athletes opportunities to participate in the sports offered here on the Coast. From pool and gym rentals to equipment, uniform and travel costs, the generous backing of our own community helps covers them all and our athletes and coaches play a key role in raising awareness and funds.
 
Genny Verge, athlete and Local Coordinator Pat Stuart delivered a speech to The 100 Women Who Care group who donated $4,000. They have also invited Genny and Coach Cathy to return in September to share their experience at the National Games.
 
Athletes Bruce Stuart, Candice Garrett and Wes Harrison enjoyed serving pancakes at The Gibsons Legion Community Days breakfast before the Show and Shine Motorcycle Ride. At that time, the Legion generously donated $500 to Special Olympics Sunshine Coast.
 
The Gibsons Lions Club also donated $500 to our Sunshine Coast team competing at the SO National Games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
 
Finally, our thanks go to Unifor Local 1119. President Don Rheaume, on behalf of the workers at Howe Sound Pulp & Paper, donated $500 in support of SOBC Sunshine Coast.
 
It is people and organizations like this that help make Special O on the Coast, shine.
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One of our SOSC athletes made news at the BC Summer Games in Comox BC July 19-21. Amber Maher competed in Track and Field and returned toting 7 medals; gold for long jump, shotput and 800 metre and silver for the 100, 200 and 400-metre and a relay! Holy Agility Batman! Way to go Amber!
 
That about does it for this month! Remember, the summer flies by quickly and registration will be coming up in September. And on and on it goes in the world of Special O!

​Michael Oswald



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    Micheal Oswald is the "media man" / athlete reporter for Special Olympics Sunshine Coast.  You can frequently find him out at the many events our local hosts, whether it be taking photos or interviewing participants and/or coaches.  His work is published in our local media and beyond, including an article in the Huffington Post.

    Micheal is also the author of the book I Am A Man Who Cries. The book is a heartfelt compilation of essays, songs and poems - many of which address the experiences and challenges Micheal has faced as a person living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. 

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