Special Olympics Flagler County Florida

WINTER 2012 NEWSLETTER

Special Olympics Flagler County would like to congratulate our athlete of the month Austin White and Unified Partner of the Month, DeShawn Matos.

Austin White has been with Special Olympics Flagler County for the past 5 years.  Austin has participated in Aquatics, Basketball, Bowling, and Soccer winning several 1st and 2nd place ribbons in competitions in County and Area levels.  Austin has also completed in the State level as well winning Gold, Silver and Bronze in basketball and soccer.  We are extremely proud of Austin, he has grown into his own and from a very shy boy, he’s come a long way.  Austin is extremely helpful to his fellow athletes and coaches.  Austin has matured into a loving and respectful young gentleman.  Way to go Austin !!!

Deshawn Matos is our pick for Unified Partner of the Month.  We are proud to have DeShawn as part of our Special Olympics family.  DeShawn is new to our family and joined us this past fall in our Basketball season.  DeShawn is playing alongside our Masters Unified Team and with his skill has helped our team to grow stronger.  DeShawn has demonstrated his caring and encouragement to all our athletes and coaches both off and on the court.  When DeShawn is not on the basketball court, he’s cutting hair at Frans Hair Design on Old Kings Road in Palm Coast.

Both Austin and DeShawn are great additions to our Family of Athletes and Unified Partners that make up Flagler County Special Olympics TEAM.

WAY TO GO FLAGLER!!!!

Congratulations.. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU ALL!!!

Join us for our first basketball game of the season.                                             Hosted by Special Olympics Flagler County.

Come out and support our athletes who will be playing against our local government agency.  Click on the flyer for more details about the game to held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 5:30 pm.

It’ll be a fun family night!

Be a part of the coolest event of the year!

“Freezin for a Reason”

What: Plunging into chilly water for a great cause – our ATHLETES!

Why: To raise more than $2,000 to support Special Olympics Flagler County and to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of all people with Intellectual disabilities.

How: Through individuals who seek donations from friends, families and co-workers to sponsor their participation in the Polar Plunge.

When: Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 9:30 am.

Where: Aquatica at Sea World in Orlando, Florida.

Who: Everyone! Our Polar Plunge is growing every year and we expect to have more than 300 participants this year.

Joining and raising money is easy and you may get cool incentives…prizes along the way! Just visit the link below, register and be sure to join the

“Flagler County Chilly Willies” Team

Also, feel free to make up your own team. You can also take a virtual plunge, if you don’t want to freeze.  Take a look at this power point presentation to help you get started.  Polar Plunge 2012

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/brandoncurrier/2012floridapolarplunge

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/john-fitton/2012floridapolarplunge

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/margaritaorozco/2012floridapolarplunge

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/abrahamorozco/2012floridapolarplunge)

or you can make your Check Payable to:

Special Olympics Florida-Flagler County

PO Box 350790

Palm Coast, FL  32135-0790