SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people who are intellectual challenged to participate in sports, discover and unleash the champion within themselves. These athletes experience the thrill of competing in authentic sports. They have overcome many obstacles, however they still remain active for life. Special Olympics continuing mission is to be inclusive no matter what their abilities. Special Olympics New York provides a training ground where those abilities are refined and given room to grow.
In the picture are Co-Chairman PACDGC Stuart Teicher, Grand Treasurer PGC Don Rosenberg, Special Olympics liaison Alexis Dawson, Co-Chairman DGC David Salem, and Grand Chancellor Richard Resnick presented checks to The Special Olympics for $4,750. The Special Olympics were cancelled due to heavy rain on Saturday September 23. Pythians were supposed to be the official scorekeepers for golf. Special thanks to The Humanitarian Fund, Esquire Goodfellowship Lodge #635 and SR/PDSC Sir Jordan Levy / Harmony Lodge #809 for their GENEROUS donations.
Pythians participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's ® in East Meadow, NY. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. It is wonderful that Pythians came together for an inspiring community event that celebrates the commitment to ending this disease. Special thanks to PCDGC/AGT Sir Marty Nyear and PACDGC Scott Geffon for being our team leaders, the Third Pythian District, Alliance-Mid Island Lodge #801 and Island Lodge #623 for their generous donations. Our Pythian team raised over $2,800. This year, the charity of the Knights of Pythias Order is the Alzheimer Association. Thank you to all who participated and donated to fight this dreadful disease.
