BARRIE, ONT. After a challenging year, Barrie s Special Olympics athletes are celebrating some due recognition. Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman declared Sunday Special Olympics Day in the city of Barrie. The organization says the recognition comes at a trying time for athletes who have been unable to gather in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest difficulty is keeping the athletes engaged, physically and mentally, says Kathy McCarroll, a coach with Special Olympics Barrie. We ve set up virtual programs, and we ve had a lot of athletes be into that with attending physical workouts online. In honour of the recognition, a flag was raised at city hall. The group also celebrated virtually with activities such as bingo and a scavenger hunt. While the pandemic has been challenging for everyone, McCarroll points out it s been especially devastating for these athletes, as the organization is the only social outlet many have.
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A Frederick County sheriff s deputy will head to Russia in January to represent law enforcement in the Special Olympics World Winter Games. I started right out of the gate being involved with Special Olympics. It s near and dear to my heart. I have a sister with Down syndrome, Deputy Amber Owens said.Owens is gearing up for a trip of a lifetime in which she will represent the law enforcement community at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Russia. She s just a great example of how our law enforcement community embraces our athletes, Special Olympics Maryland President and CEO Jim Schmutz said.Owens will run the final leg of the torch run. She was nominated for the honor based on her commitment to Special Olympics athletes. It has been a personal mission after witnessing her younger sister being bullied as a child. I wasn t having it, even as a young child. From that point on, I knew it was my passion and I needed to be that voice, Owens said.About 300 athletes from ar
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