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$1 Million Dollar Grant awarded by The Supreme Council of
the Knights of Columbus to support the transportation expenses of the World
Games athletes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In awarding the
grant, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson noted, “The Knights of Columbus, at
all levels, have a long history of supporting the courage and commitment of
Special Olympics athletes. This grant, representing a major youth and
community service initiative for 2003, is on behalf of the 1.5 million
Knights of Columbus members throughout North America who honor and cherish
the abilities of these outstanding individuals.” Thank you Knights of
Columbus!
Congratulations to all the athletes who have been selected to go the 2003
Special Olympics Summer Games to be held in Dublin, Ireland. Your countless
hours of training and competition have served you well.
Listed below our pages that you will find helpful as you prepare for next June.
Official Website of
2003 World Summer Games
Official Website of
Team USA
Team Maryland
Important
Dates to Remember
Team USA Newsletter (September
2002) Issue 1
Team USA Newsletter (December
2002) Issue 2
Family Accommodations
Website
Congratulations to the Following members of SOMD 's family that have been chosen
to be Officials for the Summer World Games in Ireland:
Robin Townsend - Equestrian
Lynn Flanigan - Sailing (wife of 2003 World Games sailing coach Dan
Flanigan)
Nancy Sommer - Volleyball
SOMD athlete Syd Lea has been approved to
serve as a cycling official as well!
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