20.Sep.2008 Support Special Olympics Hawaii by voting YES on the Honolulu Advertiser's editorial poll
In the Sept. 18 edition of the Honolulu Advertiser, there was an Editorial about the state Department of Education needing to stand firm in its decision to reinstate the funding for Special Olympics Hawaii and the newspaper is asking the public to vote on the issue. Nip Ho, vice president of Area Services for Special [...]
Cops & charity caught on film
Brad Ballesteros, West Hawaii Today freelance photographer, took the following fabulous photos, featuring Special Olympics volunteers, athletes, police officers and donors at the annual Cop on Top fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. Brad gave his permission, allowing SOWH to use his images and captions on this blog. He hopes you truly enjoy his work. Mike [...]
West Hawaii Today article about Cop on Top
West Hawaii Today reporter and universal desk person Kim Eaton wrote an awesome article, published Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, detailing the happenings at the Cop on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics. In it, readers learn why residents chose to help the nonprofit organization, what that participation means to all involved, what the donations are used [...]
12.Sep.2008 Cop On Top information meeting Sept. 16
Special Olympics West Hawaii is hosting a meeting about the upcoming Cop on Top program. Volunteer KC Strand will discuss how people can participate by volunteering to serve various shifts. She will also answer questions about the annual three-day fundraiser. The meeting promptly begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Kona International Marketplace. [...]
03.Sep.2008 Sign-ups, Practices & Competitions Announced
Sign-ups are now underway for the Special Olympics West Hawaii basketball, bocce and bowling leagues. Participants will learn teamwork and skills of relating to the games. Everyone is welcomed, including athletes, unified partners, volunteers and coaches. Basketball is bouncing its way into the season, which kicks off Thursday, Sept. 25. Practices will be held at [...]