Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Special Olympics looks to re-start events, fundraising efforts


Say the words “Special Olympics” and many people think only of the Summer Games. But according to Richard Nostrant, Special Olympics is much more than that — for both the athletes and the volunteers who support them.

Nostrant is director for Area 6 of Special Olympics, which encompasses Ionia and Montcalm counties. Special Olympics offers individuals with intellectual disabilities, ages 7 to 99, opportunities for developing new skills and abilities, and finding joy and confidence that they can bring to other areas of their lives, through sports.

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