My Editorial

The Enjoyment of the Special Olympics

I believe the Special Olympics is for all the athletes who would want to go to the real Olympics, but can’t because of their disability(s). The Special Olympics is an event for people like you and me with disabilities. The disabled and their coaches race down Sugarloaf and do many other activities. Many volunteers came together to help the Olympians with things like, making food, cleaning up, timing the races, and helping the Olympians themselves. 

I believe that volunteering is an amazing experience that makes everyone softhearted afterwards. My Father, Mother, brother and I were volunteering for the Special Olympics and from my personal experience with volunteering, I believe it’s a joy for everyone when they help. The festivities all came out to be an enjoyment for everyone, and everyone is a winner when it comes down to it all.

The Special Olympics lasted from Sunday, January 31st to Tuesday, February 2nd. The volunteers, people in charge, and athletes, are kind and will always have something for you to do. There are raffles, skiing, snowboarding and much more that everyone will enjoy. The raffle this year was for a large quilt, with a soft back to it to keep you warm in the winter. Skiing is an exciting experience that everyone will love. I hope everyone will want to help out next year. 

~Shelby Fortier

Hancock, ME