Athlete Spotlight: David Hatty

Area 23 athlete David Hatty poses for a picture in front of his display of medals.
Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) athletes proudly hang their medals around their necks. But if David Hatty did that with all his medals, he would likely fall face first! David is an Area 23 athlete from Westland who has won hundreds of medals over the years. He displays them on a wall of his apartment.

Hatty, 43, is no newcomer to Special Olympics Michigan. He’s been competing since 1977. David participates in cross-country skiing, golf, soccer, as well as track and field events such as the 100m dash, 50m dash and the softball throw. MORE

Wertz Warriors Say Goodbye to Sir Roy

Wertz Warrior “Sir” Roy Heisner

Special Olympics Michigan is sad to announce the passing of Roy Heisner, age 85, of Lincoln, Michigan, on Sunday in his home. Roy was one of the founding fathers of the Wertz Warriors.

“He was the face of the Wertz Warriors,” said Dave Weber, a Wertz Warrior for 25 years and close family friend of Roy. “Everywhere we went people knew him. Everyone called him Sir Roy.”

Wertz Warriors and Special Olympics Michigan played a huge part in Roy’s life. MORE

Special Olympics Michigan Wish List

Wish List Please email SOMI if you can help with any of these needs.

Donations of door prizes for our silent auction items for the SODA Classic golf outing on August 14th
Donations of and/or sponsors for athlete uniforms, shoes, golf shirts, t-shirts, shorts, warm ups, and hats for 60 athletes for National Games for July of 2010
Donations of and/or sponsors for general wear for 16 coaches and 4 staff members National Games for July of 2010
New office chair
12 X 12 canopies
Folding portable tables (6x3)
Folding chairs
Shredder
Someone to refurnish our trailer