ESTEVAN - Special Olympics in Estevan received a boost in both finances and awareness during the annual charity softball game against local emergency services personnel on Aug. 15 at the Pleasantdale Softball Diamonds.
The Special Olympians played against members of the Estevan Police Service, Estevan RCMP, Estevan Fire Rescue Service and Estevan Emergency Medical Services.
Approximately 150 people were present, including athletes, volunteers and spectators.
It was hot but Kandyce Meili with Special Olympics Estevan said none of the athletes complained of the heat. There were smiling faces all day.
Youth athletes received a medal from the police and bubbles from Special Olympics. Adults received a medal from Special Olympics and t-shirts from the police.
Emergency vehicles were available for tours. More than $700 was raised for Special Olympics.
Regular Special Olympics programs such as bowling, swimming, Active Start and FUNdamentals will begin in the fall.
