The Heart of Warriors

 

 

Have you ever wondered,

 

"Hmmmm...

 

How can I contribute to my community?

 

What can I do to give back?

 

Where can I be of help?"

 

 

Well, some of our soldiers

 figured out the answer to those questions.

 

Not only do they protect our country,

but they've decided to be heroes

in another way.

 

They have given of their time

to a most worthy cause,

and, I would venture to speculate,

they received much more back in return!

 

Because, you see,

there were also heroes

on the receiving end of their giving.

 

Men and women and children

with intellectual disabilities

who demonstrated their courage

and

shared their joy and gifts and skills and friendship,
and who were heroes to the volunteers.
(Special Olympics Missouri Mission Statement)
 

The Special Olympians!

 

And this giving,

by both the volunteers and the athletics,

made the day Special indeed!



So, if you are wondering where to give back,

check out the Special Olympics organization.

 

I guarantee,

you'll receive more than you give...