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The games have always been a lighthearted and friendly competition, something to motivate the athletes, keep them active and to overall make the day an amazing and memorable one for everyone involved. All of this is done with the help and support of United Way.
The Triad Chill is returning with a unique fundraising opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics NC by jumping into the frigid water at Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe on Feb. 25.
The groundbreaking Davidson County resident holds several statewide positions: Special Olympics Davidson County (SODC) Board Athlete Representative, Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Global Messenger, Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Ambassador, North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run (NC LETR) Athlete Ambassador and a Unified Leadership Trainer for Special Olympic of NC. She wants to see as many athletes experience the sense of pride she has through the competition. “It makes me happy. I feel like I accomplished something.”
Robert, Lori and Stephanie Wilkerson of Davidson County were honored as the 2021-22 Distinguished Civitan Family by North Carolina District West Civitan. Criteria for the family award include activities in Civitan, church and community. The district also presented Stephanie Wilkerson with The Honor Key Award for 2022. She served as the growth and retention chair this past year for the district and earned the outstanding cabinet member award. In May she had received the
Special Olympics Davidson County (SODC) has been serving individuals with intellectual disabilities in Davidson County for over 40 years.
“The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is important because the money raised supports the nearly 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families statewide,” Cpl. Jeremy K. Parks of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said. The run takes place on Wednesday evening.
