A Pep Rally IV For Our Special Olympians

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

June XXIInd, MMX

Hon. David J. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Let us strongly encourage students from across the Province to cheer IV our Special Olympians when they compete in London, Ontario. These athletes while afflicted with medical conditions are just as strong & intelligent as any regular olympians In fact they are stronger and even smarter as they have II overcome learning disabilities II fight in their chosen sport(s.)

Johnny Byrne, the VP IV Special Olympics Alberta deserves a lot of credit IV keeping the fire going in these athletes. The athletes themselves do so as well, especially IV sheer grit determination.

Hurrah Team Edmonton,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Julianna Cummins.