ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Special Olympics has 105 athletes that will participate in Special Olympics practices and local tournaments this fall, and it needs the community’s help.
As RCSO offers a variety of events, including bocce ball, bowling and track and field, the organization is need of athlete sponsors. To sponsor an athlete, the cost ranges from $50 to $75 per athlete, and it covers their t-shirts for each local event, medals, bowling alley rental, and other local tournament expenses.
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Of the 105 athletes registered only six of them have sponsors. At the time of this publication, there are still 99 athletes awaiting a sponsor.
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RCSO prides itself in never charging athletes to participate in Special Olympics. Anyone interested in sponsoring one or more athletes to participate in the 2017-2018 Special Olympics season may contact Theressa Smith, Richmond County Special Olympics coordinator, at (910) 997-8379.
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