17.Jun.2009 Way to go Powerlifters!
West Hawaii Today’s Sports Department wrote a fantastic brief about the Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes that participated in Summer Games powerlifting competition. The brief was published June 9 and can be viewed on the newspaper’s Web site. Here’s an excerpt: Kailua-Kona’s Adrian Cleintuar took first place in the 198-pound weight class of the Special Olympics Hawaii [...]
Hooray for Apple!
Congrats to Special Olympics West Hawaii athlete Apple Isidro for graduating from Kealakehe High School. Someone once said, “For every ending, there’s a new beginning; for every memory, there’s a dream ahead.” May every success be yours and all your dreams come true. Best wishes.
Summer Games photos and video
Special Olympics West Hawaii participated in the Summer Games held at the University of Hawaii-Manoa from May 29 to May 30. Summer Games marks the end of the Spring season. Mahalo to the athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, friends and supporters. You are valued highly and important to the success of the Special Olympics program. Long-time [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
28.Apr.2009 Bearing the torch, fueling the success
Hawaii Police Department officers, family, and friends participated in the 2009 Troy Barboza Torch Run benefiting Hawaii Special Olympics. On Saturday, April 18, the “Guardians of the Flame” carried the “Flame of Hope” from the Keaau Police Station to the Keaau High School sports complex, where they were greeted by athletes representing various Big Island [...]
26.Apr.2009 Making a splash
The well prepared West Hawaii Sharks swim team is looking forward to a great start of the Summer Games, following the successful Special Olympics Weinberg Neighbor Island Regional Swim Meet on Maui April 14, said Coach Holly DeGeal. The Summer Games are the culminating statewide events for the Spring Season. More than 1,000 talented athletes [...]