31.Mar.2009 ATHLETE PROFILE: Isaiah Wong
Name: Isaiah Wong Age: 17 Hometown: Kailua-Kona What sports and activities do you participate in with Special Olympics West Hawaii? My first sport was bowling. This Spring, I’m training in two sports I’ve never tried before: powerlifting and track & field. What activity do you like most and why? Powerlifting because I am growing my [...]
HPA & Special Olympics host Fun Day
Hawaii Preparatory Academy, in partnership with Special Olympics Hawaii, is hosting a Fun Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. The event will be held at HPA’s Stanford W. Shutes Track, located at the school’s Upper Campus. The Fun Day features events for every fitness level — from the serious athlete [...]
25.Mar.2009 Change the conversation
Most people don’t think of the word “retard” as hate speech, but that’s exactly what it feels like to millions of people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends. Using “retard” as a term of derision is just as cruel and offensive as any other slur. Spread the Word to End the Word will raise [...]
Words matter
Official statement issued March 20 from Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver regarding U.S. President Barack Obama’s comment on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno “President Obama called last night and expressed his regret and he apologized. He said that he did not intend to humiliate Special Olympics athletes or people with intellectual disabilities. He was [...]
23.Mar.2009 ATHLETE PROFILE: Quentin Wong
Name: Quentin Wong Age: 17 Hometown: Kailua-Kona What sports and activities do you participate in with Special Olympics West Hawaii? My winter sport is bowling. This Spring, I’m training in two sports I’ve never tried before: softball and track & field. What activity do you like most and why? Right now, I’m having fun learning [...]
Carry the "Flame of Hope"
The Hawaii Police Department and volunteers will carry the “Flame of Hope” through the streets of Kailua-Kona in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the athletes of Special Olympics West Hawaii. This event, known as the “Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics,” is a tradition in the law enforcement community [...]
18.Mar.2009 Surf's up!
This is an awesome opportunity for Special Olympics West Hawaii participants. So get involved and ride the wave. – CML Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors, Halona’s Ocean Tours, and Full Life are hosting the third annual Surf Day event for people with disabilities on Wednesday, April 29. Participants will enjoy the experience of therapeutic surfing on [...]
16.Mar.2009 Pump someone up!
Local police officers, Special Olympics West Hawaii, Tesoro Hawaii and volunteers will be filling tanks Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, at the Tesoro on Queen Kaahumanu Highway across from the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor. Tesoro is hosting “Fueling Dreams” events statewide at 12 gas stations to raise money for Special Olympics, a year-round [...]
09.Mar.2009 Movie madness
Spring season is underway and Special Olympics West Hawaii participants are diligently training for competition. Here are some films aimed to serve as sources of inspiration, motivation and even laughter. Happy viewing. PRIDE: An impressive performance by Bernie Mac lays the foundation for this story inspired by real-life swim coach, Jim Ellis. This 2007 movie [...]