Published: May 26, 2009 in Midlothian Exchange
Courtesy of Special Olympics Virginia
When you give to Special Olympics, you get an instant return that’s so great you’ll feel selfish. And that’s just fine with them.
“Volunteer to Cheer” at this year’s Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games, set for June 12-13 in Richmond, and get way more than you give. Spend two hours – or all day – showing your enthusiasm for more than 1,300 athletes from across Virginia who will go for the gold in six sports: power lifting, swimming, track and field, tennis, softball and bowling. Sign up today at their Web site.
Check-in will be at the “Volunteer to Cheer” tables located at each competition venue. Here, you will be able to make posters and signs and hopefully meet some athletes face to face. Feel free to dress up in your most fanatic costume or paint your face to show your spirit. Everyone who comes out to cheer also will get free “cheer sticks” to help them get into the spirit.
The Summer Games, which are presented by Comcast, Hardee’s, Sheetz and RightMinds, is the largest of six state-level competitions offered by Special Olympics Virginia.