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 [...]
28.Aug.2008 Soccer team wins first place
West Hawaii Today reporter Daniel Brock wrote a super “Short Hops” brief, which was published Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the Sports section. It details how the Special Olympics West Hawaii soccer team captured the gold medal at the Aukake Classic on Oahu. Here is an excerpt: The team — comprised of Jason Nagatori, Alvin Carvalho, [...]
29.Jul.2008 West Hawaii Today article shows competing Special Olympics athletes at their best
West Hawaii Today intern and University of Colorado at Boulder student Mitchell Byars wrote an awesome article, published Monday, July 28, 2008, detailing the happenings and emotions felt at the Big Island Games Day for Special Olympics. In it, readers learn why residents chose to get involved with the nonprofit organization and the best part [...]
20.Jun.2008 North Hawaii News publishes a wonderful article about the new Special Olympics delegation
NOTE: This article appeared in the Jan. 17 edition of North Hawaii News. It was reprinted with permission from the editor. Special Olympics seeks North Hawaii delegation By Ron Eland North Hawaii News For 40 years, Special Olympics has provided a venue for millions of people worldwide with intellectual disabilities to participate in a variety [...]
01.Jun.2008 Recent West Hawaii Today article urges more participation in Special Olympics West Hawaii
West Hawaii Today reporter Erin Miller wrote a wonderful article, published Friday, May 2, revealing Special Olympics West Hawaii’s need for more athletes, coaches and volunteers. In it, readers learn why residents chose to get involved and the impact this nonprofit organization has made. Here is an excerpt: “I credit Special Olympics with him being [...]
28.May.2008 Special Olympians featured in recent West Hawaii Today article about adaptive paddling
West Hawaii Today reporter Erin Miller wrote a fantastic article about the Kalamaku Adaptive Paddler Program and its first race on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Several Special Olympians, including Shannon Salas and Stormin’ Norman Matsubara, participated. Click here to see images by West Hawaii Today photographer Baron Sekiya and read the article. Or, visit the [...]