09/08/2026
One of the most beautiful parts of Special Olympics is seeing how the whole family gets involved!
Stacie has been involved as a Unified Partner for her brother since she was just 8 years old. Ely has been cheering from the sidelines at bocce games since he was 1, and Paisley has been very impatiently waiting until she turned 8 so she could become her uncle’s bellringer! 🔔
This passion goes back another generation. Their grandfather, a retired State Police officer, has supported Special Olympics through donations, while their grandmother and her companion have coached, served as Unified Partners for Sean, volunteered at regionals, and even brought cookies to the team.
What an incredible legacy of support, inclusion, volunteering, and family! We’re so grateful for families like this who don’t just cheer from the sidelines, they show up, get involved, and make Special Olympics stronger.