SC Athletes and Coaches named to Special Olympics World Games Team USA
Special Olympics South Carolina is proud to announce that 5 athletes, 2 coaches,and 1 Unified Partner from South Carolina have been named to Special Olympics Team USA. The 491 member delegation will represent the United States at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games, being held July 25-August 2, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
Meet the South Carolina Delegation:
You can support the South Carolina Delegation’s efforts by making a donation towards the whole team or to a specific athlete – just be sure to check the box, “This donation is in tribute or in memory of someone.”
Donate Here to Support the SC Delegation
Athlete Spotlight – Stephanie Mack, Horry County
Special Olympics has forever changed the lives within the Mack family of Horry County. Stephanie, 26, became involved with Special Olympics around 2008, and has competed in several sports such as aquatics, bocce, bowling, athletics, and tennis.
Over the past four years, Stephanie has become extremely interested in improving her skills in tennis. She is strong willed and always determined to better her scores from the previous practice, match, or tournament. This dedication and perseverance granted her the opportunity to attend the 2014 USA Games in New Jersey this past June, and the 2014 Special Olympics North America National Tennis Championship just a few days ago. Both of these experiences were a dream come true for Stephanie.
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Stephanie was first introduced to Special Olympics by Coach Raymond Dadducci and Coach Lorna Miller, when she and her mom started attending events at the local ARC program. Stephanie’s mom, Ursula, stated “Special Olympics has changed Stephanie’s life from day to night. Not only is my daughter being provided with the opportunity to participate in sports, but her behaviors have changed thus promoting maturity, independence, and responsibility”.
Stephanie went on to say, “She is continuously training and preparing throughout the year as Special Olympics has become a hobby for her”. She looks forward to attending the State Games through out the year because she gets to hang out with her friends and meet new friends who share the same similarities as her. In addition, Stephanie looks forward to attending these events because she knows her hard work and dedication will be showcased when she receives her medal or ribbon at the awards ceremony. “Receiving a medal or ribbon doesn’t matter to me as long as I know I put forth my very best”, according to Stephanie.
Stephanie graduated Conway High School in 2009 and works in the cafeteria at Coastal Carolina University. Her job duties include cleaning the kitchen, busing tables, and cooking. The same dedication and perseverance Stephanie showcases within sports are found at her job as well. The cafeteria staff and other staff members of CCU are highly pleased with her dedication and cooperation at work according to her mom. In addition, Stephanie is well- known with the students at CCU and enjoys the interaction she gets to have with her friends.
In addition to training for Special Olympics, Stephanie is a member of the local ARC organization in which she attends several social functions throughout the year. According to Stephanie, if it wasn’t for Special Olympics she has no clue what she would be doing today, other than her chores she enjoys doing around the house.
Annual Leadership Conference
January 30th-February 1st, Myrtle Beach
We’re looking forward to another special weekend full of interesting topics, learning new skills and a whole lot of fun!
The session schedule is now available HERE, please take a look and start planning your weekend!
This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Bobby Petrocelli – Speaker, Author, Educator and Coach. Visit Bobby’s website to learn more www.10seconds.org
Hotel Accommodations
**Conference Registration does NOT reserve you a room**
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC
(843) 449-8880
Please take a moment to fill out the Conference Agenda form.
Special Olympics has forever changed the lives within the Mack family of Horry County. Stephanie, 26, became involved with Special Olympics around 2008, and has competed in several sports such as aquatics, bocce, bowling, athletics, and tennis.