Escape into Special Olympics

13/03/2025 31 min Episodio 9
Escape into Special Olympics

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Join us as we dive into Special Olympics Central Texas! We're excited to welcome Bruce Williams, coach of the San Marcos Wolverines, and his son Nick, a 5-time gold medalist in powerlifting! 🎙️ Listen in as we dive into all things Special Olympics and hear about Bruce's brand-new delegation in San Marcos, Wimberley, and New Braunfels. For 12 years, he's been helping athletes of all abilities train, compete, and be part of a team. Since 1969, Special Olympics Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has empowered athletes with intellectual disabilities through competition, fueled by donors and volunteers.   3 incredible ways Special Olympics Texas makes an impact: 🏅 Competitive Opportunities – Providing year-round sports training and events for athletes of all skill levels. 💪 Inclusive Community – Promoting teamwork, confidence, and friendships through sports. ❤️ Transforming Lives – Giving athletes the chance to break barriers and achieve their personal best.   How to get involved & earn some bragging rights: 🔹 Got time? – Coach, volunteer, or become a unified partner. 🔹 Donate – Help provide uniforms, equipment, and facilities so athletes can compete at their best. Donate Here! 🏀 March 22 – Central Texas Basketball Tournament (San Marcos, TX) 🎽 April 5 – Central Texas Track & Field Competition (Leander, TX) Do some good in Austin and get rewarded! 🏒 + 🎟️ = 💚 Sign up for updates, or Share your #GoodBrag on social media of you supporting a nonprofit through volunteerism or donating and let us know!     Follow for updates on: 👉 Facebook 👉 Instagram   Special Thanks: A huge thank you to Nightlight Insurance Agency for making this podcast possible. We also appreciate Todd Thompson for editing & mixing, Ashlynne O'Neal for content management, Graham Thompson and Jaden Dyer for the music, Cory McKane at Just Push Record Studios, Michele Anderson at Pinkletoes Photography, and Tim Nicholson for branding.