Special Olympics brings joy

Published 2:56 pm Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Area 12 Special Olympics basketball team, “The Specialists,” finished in second place in the James River Invitational Basketball Tournament in Lynchburg recently. The athletes are coached by Audrey Mulder, John Helmick and Jim Anema. Athletes pictured are, from left, Michael Daniels, Melissa Cumbria, James Dinsmore, Troy Winn, Tyrice Branch, Scott Redd, Kyle Anema and Emily Gabrielsen (kneeling). We commend their coaches, the organization, its volunteers and the athletes across Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland for creating opportunities for our friends and neighbors and representing us well. See related photo on page B5. (Send ‘Way to Go’ photos and names and a description to waytogo@farmvilleherald.com.)

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