Special Olympics

The Special Olympics is an international sports organization founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports, promotion their physical fitness, personal growth, and inclusion in society. Our Kiwanis Club is a proud supporter of this organization. Our members attend local events yearly by staffing the participants ribbon tables and with funding.

It was another great week to be a Kiwanian. On May 4, 2025, the Special Olympics Fort Loudoun Region Spring Games were held at Loudon High School, Loudon, TN.  As in previous years, our members were on board supporting the athletes. Watching them compete in various sports and cheering for them.  A perfect day indeed.  

Our members have been volunteering at the Special Olympics Spring Games for many years. We had the honor of handing out medals and ribbons to the participants following their events. Seeing the athletes faces light up with smiles never grows old. The perfect finish line.

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