Soldiers Support Student Competitors At Special Olympics (w/Video)

Photos: BACH

The Special Olympics of Greater Clarksville Spring Games recently received some positive support from soldiers with Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) and Fort Campbell’s Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB).

BACH officials say the games were held at Kenwood High School on April 13 and featured track and field events for children and adults with intellectual or physical disabilities. The release notes many schools from surrounding communities of the Army post had students participate, including some Fort Campbell Schools.

1st Sergeant Steven Peters, a staff member from the Wounded Transition Battalion and father of 12-year old Abbigail, says it means a great deal to his family to have members from the WTB and hospital support such a wonderful event. His daughter has participated in the Special Olympics since she was eight. This year, she took first place in the softball throw and third place in the 50 meter run. Sgt. Peters says he and his wife love the program, and it gives Abbigail the opportunity to compete, make friends and share in the successes of others.

BACH officials says soldiers from Blanchfield teamed up with its Partner in Education school, Northeast Middle School, and helped get its student-competitors to their individual events.

WTB Volunteers helped support students from Stewart County Middle School keeping track of finisher’s results, scoring and cheering students on.

In addition, student-competitors from Fort Campbell’s Exceptional Family Member Program participated in the games. The program serves more than 4,500 individuals with special needs.

According to the release, Special Olympics of Greater Clarksville manages Special Olympics activities for Montgomery and Stewart counties, providing athletic competition to more than 500 athletes.

Video By: Maria Christina Yager/Blanchfield Army Community Hospital

 

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