Volunteer at the East Texas Spring Games

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) – East Texas Area invites you to its annual Spring Games competition in Lufkin. SOTX athletes will participate in athletics (track and field), cycling and gymnastics events and Opening Ceremonies. 

The competitors will ready, set, go for the gold from 4:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. on April 27 and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 28 at Abe Martin Stadium (Lufkin High School), located at 309 South Medford Drive.

Sign up to cheer on our athletes and encourage them throughout the competition as fans in the stands at the Games.  Help is also needed to set-up and break down the facility, assist with judging, scoring, results and awards. If you’re interested in volunteering, call 512.491.2935.                             

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 44,000 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.

Co-Sponsors:
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


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 58,800 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.