On June 8, members of the CREC Two Rivers Magnet Middle School track and field team experienced the satisfaction of helping other athletes as they volunteered at the Special Olympics Connecticut Summer Games at Southern Connecticut State
University.
In total, thirty-five parents and athletes assisted at Olympic Town, which provides down-time for Special Olympic athletes who are waiting to compete or who have competed in their event for the day. The Two Rivers athletes, who assisted in the
management and operation of the carnival type games, were grateful for their opportunity to work with and motivate the Special Olympians. “This is such a wonderful opportunity for the athletes,” said Donna Donnelly, whose daughter, Jenna Donnelly, was
one of the Two Rivers student volunteers.
Source: http://articles.courant.com/2014-07-02/community/hcrs-90887-east-hartford-20140701_1_special-olympics-crec-rivers-athletes
