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Special Olympics

Polar Plunge warms the heart of long-time Special Olympics Coach

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by FCBDD Communications
Young man and a woman leaning close together, both of them smiling.

After last year’s brutally cold dip in Alum Creek, Laura DeWert felt more than ready to retire from the signature Special Olympics fundraiser. She even announced her intention. And then, a few weeks ago, she signed up for what will be her 16th Polar Plunge. “Just like Tom Brady, I can’t quite quit,” she said. …

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Oldest Special Olympics bowler still knockin’ down the pins

Posted on November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 by FCBDD Communications
Elderly woman with disabilities using a ball ramp to roll bowling ball down the lane

As far as Murriel Thompson is concerned, bum knees and senior status are no reason to hang up her bowling shoes. “To see people — that’s what I like,” she said. “And I’m pretty good, right?” Thompson definitely is a good bowler. And at 78, she’s also the oldest female athlete actively competing as a …

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Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
2879 Johnstown Road, Columbus, OH 43219