24.Aug.2009 Project Compassion raises $1,500 for SOWH
Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes and volunteers donned their official shirts and worked Aug. 16 alongside Denny’s Restaurant employees as waiters and greeters to raise funds and awareness for SOWH. The Project Compassion event was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Kona and Denny’s. Corporate sponsors included Great American Self Storage and Sign-a-Rama. From 4 [...]
13.Aug.2009 Letter from Special Olympics chairman
It is with a heavy heart that I write to let you know that my mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Founder of Special Olympics, passed away early this morning. At the time of her death– as it was throughout her long and full life– she was surrounded and comforted by her family, her husband, her children, [...]
31.Jul.2009 Project Compassion supports SOWH with fundraiser at Denny's in Kailua-Kona
What local nonprofit organization provides sports training, on- and off-island competitions and receives no state or federal funding? What group is entirely run by volunteers and does not charge the participants and the participant’s families any training or travel expenses? If you guessed Special Olympics West Hawaii, you would be correct. Hawaii Island residents and [...]
14.Jul.2009 SOWH hosts ohana barbecue and fun day
Special Olympics West Hawaii is having a barbecue and fun day for its athletes, coaches, volunteers, family and friends Sunday, July 19. The event begins at noon at the park located below McDonald’s and the post office in Kealakekua. There will be music, games, food and talk story. Prior to the event, participants will be [...]
05.Jul.2009 SOWH participants rise early, aid runners
Special Olympics West Hawaii athletes, coaches, volunteers, families and friends were among the hundreds of volunteers who lined the 26-mile course, helping make the Kona Marathon successful June 21. During the race, SOWH participants and supporters encouraged each of the 1,125 registered runners, cheering and giving applause. From 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., they manned [...]
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 [...]