Our daughter recently joined the Special Olympics and the Challenger Baseball programs as ways of making new connections, learning new skills and making new friends. Although she has only been involved for a couple of months, it is a mission accomplished. We have met some very fine people and our daughter has had a lot of fun. I only wish that we had known about these programs years ago.
I already can see that the success that our daughter has had on the ball field and in the gym have added to her confidence and sense of self. She feels like she can try hard, do well and enjoy time with peers who also have their own challenges. There is no explaining necessary, no embarrassment at all--- we are all on a level playing field and fun is the only goal.
I want to thank the wonderful families that volunteer and support their siblings, children and others in the gym and on the ball field. They are truly an exceptional group of people whom I admire greatly and consider the true heroes of this world; those who selflessly and unconditionally serve others with respect, humility and love.
I already can see that the success that our daughter has had on the ball field and in the gym have added to her confidence and sense of self. She feels like she can try hard, do well and enjoy time with peers who also have their own challenges. There is no explaining necessary, no embarrassment at all--- we are all on a level playing field and fun is the only goal.
I want to thank the wonderful families that volunteer and support their siblings, children and others in the gym and on the ball field. They are truly an exceptional group of people whom I admire greatly and consider the true heroes of this world; those who selflessly and unconditionally serve others with respect, humility and love.
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