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Imagine being a baseball player unable to see the ball. Imagine being a bowler but not being able to count the pins you’ve struck. Imagine being an athlete who barely can see.
For the last five decades, the Special Olympics have fought for inclusion and helped its athletes to find joy and empowerment.
During the closing ceremony of the Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games on June 1 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, the roaring of motorcycle engines could be heard from miles away.
On July 20, 1968, 1,000 athletes from the United States and Canada gathered to compete at Chicago’s Soldier Field in the first ever Special Olympics.
Bill Thompson, a former Central Michigan University 400 and 800 meter runner, continues giving back to the community he said he still calls home.
More than 6,000 people filled Kelly/Shorts Stadium on May 31 to celebrate Special Olympics Michigan’s 50th anniversary of providing inclusion and empowerment through the highly anticipated summer games.
When customers walk into Mitchell’s Gourmet Deli Market in Shepherd, they are instantly greeted with warm smiles and seduced by the aroma of home-cooked food. On the outside, the shop appears to be just a regular corner store. But after one visit, customers become part of the Mitchell family.
When Special Olympic athlete Richard Hess was diagnosed with autism in 1965, his family was concerned his condition would limit his opportunities and what he would be able to achieve in his lifetime.
Special Olympics Michigan is celebrating half of a century of providing happiness, confidence and fulfillment to its athletes during its 50th anniversary summer games May 31- June 2 at Central Michigan University.
Alma's Highland Festival brought together a community of thousands of people on May 27 to 'Scotland, USA,' also known as Alma College, to celebrate their shared appreciation of Scottish culture and tradition.
While many athletes battle for first place in traditional sporting events, those who compete in the 2018 Special Olympics Michigan Summer Games have fought battles for much more than titles.
After being forced to learn how to walk on three legs spending months in an animal shelter, Salladhor, a curious and affectionate black and white cat, found his forever home on May 4.
Shepherd senior Jessica Greening has worked at Parking Services for three years, patrolling lots and ticketing cars parked where they don't belong.
The man who would become Central Michigan University's 14th president began his CMU career in 2002.
Walking into Millrose Brewing Co. in Barrington, Illinois, 21-year-old Jim Holton immediately noticed the large copper cladded kettles sitting in the middle of a room, flanked by field-stone fireplaces.
University officials largely believe emergency procedures worked after a double homicide took place on campus March 2.
Rachael Knapp can't stop playing softball.
Sipping a cup of coffee, Ryan Griffus smiles as he nonchalantly recounts the story of a violent homeless man he had been forced to tackle to the ground the night before.
Power hitting has been Erika Underwood's identity since she first stepped into the batter's box.
When the Spring 2018 semester ends, so to will the 42-year teaching career of broadcast and cinematic arts faculty member Kenneth Jurkiewicz.
