Special Olympics
As a student-athlete I have had the opportunity to work with special olympic athletic programs. We've helped with bowling, basketball, and soccer. During this time we play with them, coach them, and simply be there to support them. This has brought me great joy and I've made unforgettable memories. Dreams in Motion Dreams in Motion is a program the University of Mary Women's Soccer Team has been involved in for many years. We participate in the wheelchair soccer event. Two fields are set up, one for adults and one for children. Some of us will help push wheelchairs for those who need help to get around and there are wheelchairs for us to use so we can play with them. Day of Service-University of Mary Day of Service is a day the University hosts in order for us students to get out into the community to volunteer in different programs. I have had the opportunity to participate in this. This year I participated in H.I.P.P. Kids Therapy which is a program that uses animals to provide therapy. In previous years I also helped with washing windows at nursing homes. |