26.May.2009 Mahalo to the Knights of Columbus
Special Olympics West Hawaii thanks St. Michael’s Council 13227 of the Knights of Columbus for its generous donation of $100. “Both this council and the worldwide Knights of Columbus are strong supporters of Special Olympics,” said Steve Lopez, SOWH soccer and softball coach. “They donate money and time to Special Olympics as one of the [...]
24.May.2009 Information for the 2009 Summer Games
Special Olympics West Hawaii is participating in the Summer Games, held May 29 through May 31, at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 1,100 athletes and coaches statewide will compete in Track & Field (Athletics), Swimming (Aquatics), Powerlifting, and Softball (includes Unified Softball, Coach Pitch, T-Ball, and Individual Skills). The Summer Games marks the [...]
Pumping iron
Special Olympics West Hawaii powerlifters Adrian Cleintuar, Ray Donager, Patrick Dungate and Isaiah Wong flew to Maui on Saturday, May 2, for the regional meet that qualifies them for competition at State Summer Games. They were accompanied by coaches Denise Lindsey and Steven Strand, as well as family. The day-long event was held at Baldwin [...]
05.May.2009 Special Olympics West Hawaii meets May 12
Special Olympics West Hawaii meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Kona International Market Place. Among the topics to be covered are the Visitor Industry Charity Walk, Summer Games on Oahu, summer sports, volunteer opportunities and a barbecue. There will be time for questions and answers with SOWH Area Director Dave Ross. SOWH [...]
Participate in the Pandamonium: Eat at Panda Express & raise money for Special Olympics Hawaii
Panda Express is donating 20 percent of all items bought Thursday, May 7, to Special Olympics Hawaii when customers use a special flyer with their purchase from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Special Olympics Hawaii will give the proceeds from this fundraiser to the various areas — including Special Olympics West Hawaii — it serves. [...]
Pathway to the Sea
West Hawaii Today reporter and SOWH blog editor Carolyn Lucas wrote an article about Kalamaku, a ministry of Mokuaikaua Church enabling people with disabilities to experience the joy and passion of outrigger canoe paddling. The article, featuring SOWH athletes, was published Monday, May 4, and can be view on the newspaper’s Web site. Here’s an [...]
Walk This Way — to A-Bay
Special Olympics West Hawaii is participating in the 31st annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk, a statewide event that occurs simultaneously Saturday, May 16, on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kauai. More than 9,500 walkers raised $1.12 million and helped 190 local charities, including SOWH, in 2008. The Big Island event begins at 7:45 a.m. [...]