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Matthew started Special Olympics back in 2002 and it has been such a wonderful experience for him and our entire family. Matthew has made friends, learned a lot, and had even more fun! I’ve made a lot of friends too, had a great time coaching and had even more fun!
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One of my favorite times of the year is just around the corner – The Special Olympics Spring Season. I’m blessed to help out with my Son, Matthew’s, Track and Field Athletics Team. It’s such fun and so heartwarming. If you are wondering if Special Olympics would be good for your Family Member with Down Syndrome, then this article might be helpful.
“It isn’t hard for me when I’m alone, and they ask me why he looks like this. But once he started to realise, then it was hard. We tell him to talk about himself so people can know him better.”
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Welcome to our first interview here on Our Special Families Village!
This week I spoke with Jessica Marsalek from Special Olympics.
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Did you know?
In this interview Jessica tells us:
Through year-round sports training and
athletic competition, Special Olympics
builds self-esteem, fosters courage and
teaches valuable lessons about striving,
winning, losing and trying again.
A recent Yale University study found
that athletes participating in Special
Olympics benefit from:
• Improved physical fitness and sports skills
• Enhanced self-confidence and social competency
• Greater readiness for employment
• Better preparation for independent living
• Increased ability to make personal decisions
• Improved friendships and family relationships
Here are some links to get more information:
Special Olympics, North America
Special Olympics Southern California
Special Olympics, Family Support Network
City of Santa Maria, Recreation & Parks, Special Olympics
For more information on our local Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics program:
Jessica Marsalek, Sports Coordinator
Special Olympics Southern California Northern Santa Barbara County
(805) 925-0951 ext. 135
jmarsalek@sosc.org
Enjoy,
Sandra
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