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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
TGSO hosts run for Special Olympics Texas
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is hosting a run to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas. TGSO is joining the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics with a 1K and 5K run in San Angelo on July 19 at the Red Arroyo Trail (Milbrook Loop) at 8:30 a.m. 'This is our first run that we're putting together with Special Olympics,' said Lt. Quentin Williams. This is a family-friendly event to help raise funds to help with the cost of uniforms and the cost of travel for athletes. Registration for the run is online at $25 per person and includes a t-shirt. Donations are also available online for those who want to help but do not want to participate in the event. 'Anybody in the community can sign up for this actual run. It's a for-fun run,' Williams said. Volunteers for the event can contact or at 325-450-0188 for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Melissa prepares for Texas Special Olympics amid volunteer shortage
The stormy weather hasn't brought down the tents or the level of excitement around Melissa for what will be one of the biggest events this Collin County town has ever hosted. With more than 2,500 athletes, the Texas Special Olympics begins Thursday and there is a desperate need for more volunteers. "I'm so excited," said Nevah Moothart, a Special Olympics athlete. "I can't wait." Moothart will be among those competing after the Texas Special Olympics holds its opening ceremony in the high school stadium. A new home for the Texas Special Olympics It's the first year of a 5-year run in Melissa after the school district found out the annual event was looking for a new home. "We all stood up and said, 'Let's go,'" said Keith Murphy, the Melissa Independent School District Superintendent. "We are talking about doing great things for kids, and I'm a kid guy." "I am overwhelmed by the amount of support we've received from Melissa," said Chad Eason, the Special Olympics Texas Senior Director of Competition and Games. Competitors ranging from young children to senior citizens will show off their skills in track and field, soccer, tennis, gymnastics and cycling. Volunteer opportunities to help make the event memorable The event relies on volunteers, and right now, they need a lot more. "We need referees for soccer, we need people handing out water, we need people supporting, cheering on athletes, and letting them know how good of a job they're doing," said Justin Lowry, Melissa ISD Soccer. Everyone who's competed in a sport knows how good it feels to be cheered by a crowd, that's why organizers are putting the word out for what they are calling "Fans in the Stands." They hope to get volunteer spectators to fill up the stadium. "If you want to, come out and be a part of an amazing and a meaningful event," said Cachelle Westrup, the owner of FC Cardinals Soccer Club. Especially meaningful for all the athletes who can't wait for their moment to shine.
