By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald Since the first Special Olympics International Games were held in 1968 at Chicago’s Soldier Field, the Knights of Columbus has been a strong supporter of the games which provide persons with developmental disabilities the opportunity to compete in a variety of athletic competitions. In Hawaii this year, the […]
Francis joins sports summit in call for more inclusion
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as instructed by Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, who led some 200 people in a group exercise. “Imagine you’re in the stands … and there’s a track behind […]
Photo: Special donation
On May 10, Knights of Columbus state deputy Michael M. Madix and state programs and Special Olympics director Gary K. Jose presented a check for $2,700 on behalf of the Knights to Nancy Botello, Special Olympics Hawaii president and CEO. The donation, the most given to the organization by the Knights in Hawaii, is based […]
