Enterprise hosts special Olympics for the first time in five years.
The torch was lit, giving athletes the green light to showcase their talents.‘We want them to have fun, stay safe, but still play to win,’ said Lisa Lawson, area director for the Special Olympics .‘We have special needs kids ourselves,’ said Lawson. ‘And that’s where our passion comes from.’The support for these children was overwhelming as hundreds cheered on their efforts.
‘For this to be the first year back, we are highly impressed with the turnout this morning,’ said Lawson.‘If you’ve never dealt with the special needs community, they will melt your heart,’ said Lawson.‘Just to see them run across the finish line today, and see the smiles on their faces, makes everything worth it for us,’ said Lawson.and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning.
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