Special Olympics

2009-06-26 / Sports

Contributed by Ray McBride

On July 20 at 2121 Lake Murray Boulevard, Bob Shields, WLTX Sports and Phil Kornblut, host of "Sports Talk," a statewide radio call in show, will pair off with the head and assistant pro of Rawls Creek Tennis & Swim Club for a tennis challenge. This will be followed by Bob and Phil teaming up with two Special Olympics Tennis athletes for a demonstration of how exciting Special Olympics events can be. Bob and Phil will also partner with Lexington County Sheriff James Metts, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, USC Football Greats George Rogers and Corey Miller along with two Special Olympic golf athletes for a 4 on 4 "putting challenge."
Events:
• Putting challenge
• Tennis challenge
• Putting instruction
• Silent auction
• Golf clinic
• Long drive clinic
• Fun Zone for kids
• Young Chefs Academy
• Finger printing
• Kids video and games
• Fire engine
• Dunking booth

The event will be fun for the entire family. To be a sponsor or to donate to the event, contact Ray McBride 803-781-1060.

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