FAMILIES
Stories Fom The Families Who Live The Mission
FAMILIES
Stories Fom The Families Who Live The Mission
Hear From Families Who Have Found Support, Community, and Opportunity Through Special Olympics
Meet the Borack Family
Hear SOSC volunteer John Borack’s story about his brother and their holiday traditions.
Meet the Anderson Family
Pam Anderson knows the importance of the impact Special Olympics is having on people with intellectual disabilities. For the past two decades, Pam has had a front-row seat watching her daughter, Debi, accomplish many things one might believe someone with intellectual disabilities cannot do.
Meet the Jordan Family
Meet the Bermudez Family
When it comes to involvement with Special Olympics, athlete Joselyn Bermudez and her family demonstrate how there is no such thing as “too busy” or “too involved.” Starting as an athlete ten years ago at the age of 13, Joselyn now participates in five sports for SOSC, while her parents coach four of those five sports.
Meet the Blankenburg Family
Dick and Maxine Blankenburg started Special Olympics San Luis Obispo County in 1969, and their son Rick is one of the very first athletes to participate in California. Today, every generation of the Blankenburg family has participated in one way or another to help keep the Special Olympics spirit alive.
Meet the Alvarado Family
Eight-year-old young athlete, Jorel’s willingness to try and strong will to succeed are characteristics of a true champion. His mother, Maritza Alvarado shares how Special Olympics has impacted his life.
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