01.Jul.2011 Fueling Dreams featured in West Hawaii Today article

West Hawaii Today reporter Chelsea Jensen wrote an awesome article about Fueling Dreams, which benefits Special Olympics, and freelance photographer Laura Shimabuku took some great photos. The story was published June 28 and can be viewed on the newspaper’s Web site or by clicking here.

Enjoy this excerpt:

For athlete Jason Nagatori, 33, every coin or bill dropped into the organization’s baskets helps athletes of all ages and abilities reach their dreams. Nagatori, who this spring is taking part in softball, soccer and basketball, appreciates the community’s help in funding the program to ensure athletes like himself have the proper equipment and can travel.

“Our community has been amazing. Nearly everyone who has walked out has dropped some in,” Nagatori said. “They are pretty generous. So far, so good.”