07.Jun.2010 SOWH athletes to receive gift from East Coast
Jeremy Curlings, founder of Making Smiles Count, attended Special Olympics West Hawaii’s kickoff barbecue and T-ball practice in February 2010. He enjoyed meeting and hanging out with SOWH athletes, volunteers, coaches and the rest of the ohana. Impressed and honored to have met so many wonderful people, he decided to do something special. While at [...]
Bocce ball begins
Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes, unified partners and volunteers interested in learning or competing in bocce ball should attend the sport’s first practice, from 3:15 to 5 p.m. June 8 at Pualani Estates park. This ancient game, dating back to the Roman Empire, closely resembles bowling. It requires skill, strategy and a little luck. There [...]
06.Jun.2010 Scenes from 2010 Summer Games
Please enjoy the following photos taken during Special Olympics Hawaii’s Summer Games. held at the University of Hawaii over Memorial Day weekend. This event features 3 days of competition for more 700 athletes in Track & Field (Athletics), Swimming (Aquatics), Powerlifting, and Softball (includes Unified® Softball, Coach Pitch, T-Ball, and Individual Skills). The Summer Games [...]