Greenbrier County Special Olympics athletes are going to Parkersburg, Oct. 11-13 for the State Special Olympics Fall Bowling Tournament. The following fundraisers will help pay for the registration fees. • Boot Drive near the White Sulphur Springs Post Office, 90 E. Main Street, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Athletes will be along the road collecting donations. • Bake Sale on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Rainelle Kroger, 518 Park Center, 10 a.m. until sold out. • Bake Sale Saturday, Sept. 21 at Cornerstone IGA, 123 Seneca Trail, Fairlea, 9 a.m. until sold out. The Special Olympics athletes appreciate the community’s support and look forward to providing a smile and “thank you” for every donation! Direct donations may be made on site or by check to “Greenbrier County Special Olympics,” and mailed to Tamera Fraley, Director, Greenbrier County Special Olympics, 14 Drewery Avenue, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986. Greenbrier County Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that uses its funds to purchase T-shirts/uniforms, pay registration fees for state events, and other fees as needed for its athletes. Special Olympics offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities comprehensive year-round training and competition in Olympic-type sports. It is open to all people with intellectual disabilities who are at least 8 years old, regardless of the degree of their disability. Athletes living in neighboring counties are invited to join the Greenbrier County Special Olympics. Athletes interested in participating in Greenbrier County Special Olympics may contact Tamera Fraley at 304-536-3171.
