5 counties represented at Special Olympics today in Girard
GIRARD
With the announcement “Let the games begin!” and the release of blue and white helium-filled balloons, the Trumbull County Special Olympics started.
The 250 mentally and/or physically challenged participants began the day with the March of Athletes, a lap around the Girard School District’s Arrowhead Stadium track. They were led by members of the Ohio Army National Guard and the Girard High School band.
“The word’s gotten out that this is a great program, a great event,” said Carol Kirch, coordinator for Fairhaven Special Olympics. “So we have twice as many teams from last year, which is great.”
Saturday’s event, the second annual, included track and field events such as relays, softball throws, the shot put, the long jump and more.
Teams from Ashtabula, Columbiana, Geauga, Mahoning, Portage and Trumbull counties participated.
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