Tennis Cove and Marty Sports Support SOSUNS

Eighteen months ago a group of athletes living in the Chatswood/Willoughby area desperately wanted to join Special Olympics and learn how to play tennis.  There was just two problems - extensive phone calls and research had failed to find them a coach or a venue.  And then to their rescue came David Falconer of Tennis Cove and Martin Coles of Marty Sports. Read more

SOSUNS athletes have fun with Franklins volunteers at Christmas party

SOSUNS families gathered at St Ives Village Green on Sunday for the annual Christmas party, trophy presentation and AGM.  Blessed with fantastic weather and no blackouts the families enjoyed a relaxing afternoon  spending time together, reminiscing on a great year of SOSUNS events. Read more

Congratulations Fran Eustace

Fran Eustace is a parent of an athlete in the SOSUNS Region and also works for Special Olympics Australia fundraising.  An event that Fran organised in 2008 for Young Presidents Association and Special Olympics has won a regional YPO award and is now being nominated for an international award.  Fran’s enthusiasm and energy fundraising for Special Olympics is incrediable.  Not only does Fran fundraise, she also volunteers weekly coaching the NSW State Special Olympics softball team.

Nathaniel Reaches Final of SOA Dr John Day Award

Congratulations to SOSUNS Nathanial Quan who was placed in the final 3 applicants vying for the 2009 SOA Dr John Day Award. 

This award is presented annually to an athlete who embodies the spirit of Special Olympics by showing leadership on and off the sporting field.  Athletes considered for the award have made a significant contribution to the organisation through sport or coaching and have shown leadership skills in promoting Special Olympics.

As Catriona Barry, Special Olympics CEO says, 

 ’To be nominated for such an award is a great achievement for all athletes and the three finalists should be very proud of being shortlisted.  They are role models to their fellow athletes and in their communities.’

The winner of the 2009 Dr John Day award was Eastern Suburbs Special Olympics athlete Saxon Graham.

SOSUN Athletes Inspire Public Support

The fantastic Karen Bender organised a group of athletes to raise money at Chatswood Westfield on the weekend.  The athletes did a fantastic job inspiring the public to donate over $2000 towards the cost of  sending our selected athletes to the National Games next year. 

Well done Ashley, Shane, Andrew, Shaun, Michael and Michael’s mum Anthea.  You are all truly inspirational.  Your teammates all appreciate the time you took out of your weekend to raise money for the team.  Thank you also to your parents who helped by getting you to Chatswood.  Finally the biggest thank you must go to Karen without whom this would never have happened.  Your vision and hard work is very much appreciated!!!