NEFCU, a leading credit union serving all Long Island's banking needs, is proud to sponsor the Long Island Region's 2012 Special Olympics Spring Games, to be held at Huntington High School on Sunday, April 15th. WBAB is proud to have Donna Donna hosting the Opening Ceremony which starts at 9:30am.
“NEFCU is honored to be partnering with Special Olympics to support their 2012 Spring Games, said Edward Paternostro, President and CEO of NEFCU. “Through our partnership, we hope to give the athletes, coaches and volunteers, the opportunity to continue to demonstrate their outstanding accomplishments to our community.”
More than 400 athletes, 100 coaches, 500 volunteers, and 500 spectators from across Long Island will gather for the 2012 Spring Games. Athletes will compete in nine different sports. The sports include several track and field sports, tennis and softball. There will also be a young athlete program for athletes ages two to seven years old.
“We are thrilled that NEFCU has partnered with us for the 2012 Spring Games,” said Diane Colonna, Regional Director, Long Island Region. “It is through partnerships like NEFCU’s that allow us to provide quality sports programs and competitions for our athletes.”
Show your support for our Long Island athletes as they compete for the opportunity to move on to State-Level competition.
Meet the Athletes:
Anton Gerdes Jr.
Hometown: Seaford
Sports: Floor Hockey, Track & Field, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Years Participating: 6 years
“Special Olympics has allowed me to meet new friends and play great sports and it’s very special to me.”
Jody Coutinho
Hometown: Hampton Bays
Sports: Softball, Bowling, Bocce, Floor Hockey, Basketball, Track & Field
Years Participating: 11 years
“Special Olympics allows me the opportunity to play and compete with my friends old and new.”
Maria Gruendel
Hometown: Selden
Sports: Nordic Skiing, Track & Field
Years Participating: 10 years
“The Special Olympics has taught me to try my hardest and to be the best that I can be.”
Daniel Fletcher
Hometown: Brentwood
Sports: Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball, Bocce, Golf, Softball, Track and Field (specializing in 100 meter run, 200 meter run and shot put),
Equestrian, Basketball and Power Lifting.
Years Participating: 13 years
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