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Denise Lindsey: Lifting athletes to great heights

West Hawaii athletes earn 16 gold, six silver, four bronze, and four fourth-place medals at Summer Games

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Special Olympics West Hawaii traveled to Oahu May 27-29 to compete in the 2011 State Summer Games.

Special Olympics West Hawaii brings home gold, silver and bronze medals

Special Olympics West Hawaii traveled to Oahu May 27-29 to compete in the 2011 State Summer Games.

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The Hawaii Police Department and volunteers will carry the “Flame of Hope” through the streets of Kailua-Kona Sunday, April 11, in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes.

This event, known as the Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, is a tradition in the law enforcement community around the world. It begins at 9 a.m. at First Hawaiian Bank in the Lanihau Shopping Center.

Barboza Torch Run preceeds Special Olympics powerlifting competition

The Hawaii Police Department and volunteers will carry the “Flame of Hope” through the streets of Kailua-Kona Sunday, April 11, in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes. This event, known as the Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, is a tradition in the law enforcement community around […]

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Special Olympics West Hawaii announces spring schedule

The spring sports season is underway and practices begin Wednesday, Feb. 4 for Special Olympics West Hawaii participants.  * Softball and T-Ball are 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Old Kona Airport Park’s baseball field. * Swimming is 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Kona Community Aquatic Center. * Powerlifting is 5:15-6:15 p.m. […]

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