11-06-2025
SEK Special Olmypians enjoy ‘Luau'-themed sendoff
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Southeast Kansas special olympians enjoy the tropics on this Wednesday.
All part of their end of the sports season Luau through Special Olympics Kansas. Food, games and fun were on the schedule today at New Hope in Pittsburg.
The gathering was two-fold: Let these athletes, many of whom only see each other during competitions, be in one place, without competing, so they can further build on relationships.
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The other, involved the facility itself.
'Show everybody the awesome facilities that New Hope has. They have their own gym. They have a kickball-softball field. They have a basketball court. They have a bocci court. So we want to show the different agencies what's possible, and further the idea of inclusion throughout our community,' said Olivia Ryan, Special Olympics Kansas SE Region Director.
'We work really hard, and we would love it for more people to come out and come, like, cheer us on — see what we can do — and it will give us more confidence. More booting. More energy. More — oh yes go team go kind of spirit,' said Hope Baker, Special Olympic Athlete.
'I get to enjoy spending time with my family and friends, especially the one you just interviewed — my big sister. And I — and — that's it,' said David Harris, Special Olympic Athlete.
Terry Collins is a 9-time gold medalist in the way, Olivia Ryan told us they thought they might have about 75 people in ended up being close to 200.
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