Keshet Summer CAMPaign Rosh Hashanah Cards Rainbow of Friendship Cards Torah Project About Keshet Keshet in the News Keshet Programs Buddy Baseball Getting Involved Memory & Honor Cards Donate To Keshet Keshet Banquet Autism/TEACCH Newsletters Keshet Candles Invitations Boards & Ambassadors Employment at Keshet Rainbow Donor Wall Contact Us Keshet Links Keshet Fall Concert	Contact Keshet Site Map Home   Print this page  Jacqueline Besser Special Olympics Keshet proudly sponsors a team for the annual Special Olympics competition. The athletes are challenged to do their best in individual and team events such as track and field, jumping and throwing -- with winners competing on the state-wide level. Whether or not participants receive a medal, all earn a sense of accomplishment and triumph. The program serves children 8 years and older with developmental disabilities. Over 35 Special Olympic athletes train at Keshet on alternating Sundays starting in October and compete in the regional competitions in May. The gold medallists continue on to the State Finals in June. Volunteers from local high schools, synagogues and youth groups are paired with our athletes and commit to a six-month training schedule filled with fun and friendship along with skill building. Volunteers take pride in seeing their athletes cross the line, throw the ball, or reach for the stars as they jump for the gold. The Special Olympics Program is a prime opportunity for friendships to grow while our athletes gain physical strength and self-esteem. "Special Olympics not only gives these young athletes skill and physical strength, but an opportunity to participate in the full spectrum of life's experiences. This is the root of facilitating self-respect and self-reliance. -- Keshet's true aim."
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