2011 Volunteer of the Year
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) has selected Dr. Margaret Wooddy as its 2011 Volunteer of the Year award winner.
Margaret Wooddy, Ph.D., began volunteering with SOTX at an area basketball competition at Baylor University in 1984. Since then, she has served the organization in several capacities, including chair of the Area Sports Management Team. Dr. Wooddy also facilitates the annual Heart of Texas area basketball tournament at Baylor, serves as venue director for the area bocce and track meets, and coordinates Waco I.S.D.’s Motor Activities Training Program Challenge Day at Baylor.
The Volunteer of the Year award is presented to the volunteer who best displays year-round spirit, dedication, and unselfish efforts on behalf of Special Olympics Texas and its athletes. On October 21, Special Olympics Texas will present the award to Wooddy for her achievements and she will be recognized at the Opening Ceremonies for the 2011 Fall Classic in Bryan/College Station.
About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646. Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.
Official Partners:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run
Ramonica Jones
Public Relations Coordinator
Special Olympics Texas
rjones@sotx.org
