BISD Special Olympics 2019

at Sams Stadium - Brownsville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : March 31, 2019


The Brownsville Independent School District hosted hundreds of special needs athletes on Friday at the 2019 Texas Area I Special Olympics Track Meet at Sams Memorial Stadium.

Athletes participated in modified track and field games such as running events, softball, tennis ball and javelin throws.

Find the full article, through the web, The Brownsville Herald.



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.