vs上景观设计师参加世界特奥会
February 4, 2009
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vs上景观设计师参加世界特奥会
VALDOSTA - Todd Howard, 美高梅博彩 landscapr,
will leave Wednesday, Feb. 4, with his team to compete in the
Special Olympics Winter World Games in Boise, Idaho.
Howard is looking forward to traveling cross-country with his 11
teammates to compete in floor hockey, which is similar to ice
hockey, except played on a gym floor. His team has practiced every
Monday and Thursday for a full year in preparation for the world
games and the opportunity to join more than 4,000 of the greatest
Special Olympic athletes in the world.
With more than 30 state medals, Howard has competed year-round with
local Special Olympics teams for more than seven years. When coach
Tammy Crosby started the team and invited him to join, he began
falling in love with the sport he was first introduced to in middle
school. He recently switched from center to left wing to aid the
team with his speed, which will definitely be needed when facing
some of the best teams in the world.
Howard is grateful to the many supporters who have given to the
organization and made the trip possible. He credits coaches Crosby
and Lindsay Wolfe, as well as his team members with their success
and the pleasure playing has given him.
“It makes me challenge myself,” said Howard, who also speaks to
schools and media outlets as a Special Olympics ambassador. “I
believe in myself and have more self esteem.”
Howard said he hopes to return from his two-week trip with a medal,
but most of all he’s glad to have a chance for such an amazing
experience.
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