October 1, 2009

Truck Drivers travel in the Grand Rapids leg of The World's Largest Truck Convoy on Saturday, September 26, 2009

Special Olympics Michigan World’s Largest Truck Convoy
By Robert Sawruk and Brett Driver
Gloomy weather didn’t dampen the spirits of participants in the World’s Largest Truck Convoy (WLTC) on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. Three convoys in Michigan joined with others across the United States and Canada.

The number of truck drivers doubled from last year’s convoy. For some drivers, it was their second or third time participating in the event. MORE

Two Fun, Fitness Fundraisers on the Same Day in the Same Community for Special Olympics Michigan Athletes
By Robert Sawruk
“Lift for Athletes” is a display of strength, determination and heart. “Miles for Medals” takes steps to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan athletes in your community! Join us at one of two fun, fitness fundraisers on one day, for Special Olympics Michigan. Money raised will help fund year-round athletic training and competition for more than 250 children and adults with intellectual abilities in the Grand Traverse Region. MORE

Bark-a-bout Special Olympics Dog Expo Set For This Weekend In Shelby Township
By Robert Sawruk
From beagles to German shepherds, cocker spaniels to Great Danes, all types of canines are welcome for the Bark-A-Bout dog expo. The expo is on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bark-A-Bout, located on 23 mile road in Shelby Township, of Wayne County, Mich. All proceeds set to help out local Special Olympics Michigan athletes.  MORE

Special Olympics Michigan set to have Presentation at Plachta Auditorium
By Robert Sawruk 
As part of Disability Awareness Month on the campus of Central Michigan University (CMU), Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) plans to have a presentation on Monday Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Plachta auditorium entitled, “Spread the Word to End the “R” word.”  

The presentation will feature a panel of SOMI athletes from the mid-Michigan area who plan to speak about how offensive and hurtful the use of this word is. The panel of athletes includes, Michelle Trombley, David “Big Daddy” Peterson and Carla McNerney, all from area 7.  Connie Florian from area 4 will be on the panel as well.  MORE

Miles for Medals Continues Throughout October
Sponsor a participant in one of the many Miles for Medals events held throughout Michigan this Fall. You may choose to sponsor a specific participant, browse through all participants, or just simply make a generic donation to support the event.

October 3rd, 2009
Traverse City Walk – Tart Trail

October 4th, 2009
Wayne County Walk – Heritage Park in Taylor

October 10, 2009
CMU Miles for Medals – Mount Pleasant
Oakland/Macomb Walk – Dodge Park

October 17, 2009
Big Rapids Walk - Crossroad Charter Academy Track
Iosco County Walk - OHS Track

October 18, 2009
Grand Rapids Combined Walk - Aquinas College

Touch a Heart with Touchdowns! Help Make a Very Special Athlete's Dream Come True.
Support the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan by pledging dollars for every touchdown the Lion's score this season.

Touch A Heart With Touchdowns is a fundraising program reliant on the generosity of Lions fans by tying the amount of their donations directly to the number of touchdowns the Lions score in a single season. PLEDGE ONLINE

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Upcoming Events
Lift for Athletes
Oct. 3, 2009
Traverse City 

Miles for Medals Walk/Run/Fun Cycle
Oct. 4, 2009
Wayne County 

Miles for Medals Run/Walk/Fun Cycle
Oct. 10, 2009
Oakland/Macomb 

Disabilities Awareness Fair at Central Michigan University
Oct. 17, 2009
CMU 

Miles for Medals
Oct. 17, 2009
Big Rapids 

Miles for Medals
Oct. 17, 2009
Oscoda 

Detroit Free Press Marathon
Oct. 18, 2009
Detroit 

Miles for Medals
Oct. 18, 2009
Grand Rapids 

Halloween Benefit Dance
Oct. 24, 2009
Gaylord 

Thanksgivinig Day Turkey Trot
Nov. 26, 2009
Detroit 

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