Friday, April 22nd is Special Olympics Ulster’s National Collection Day, proudly supported by eir. This is the biggest annual fundraiser for Special Olympics Ulster; they need 400 volunteers, to take to the streets in every community throughout Ireland to help them raise £70,000 in just 24 hours. eir and Special Olympics Ulster met with some of the dedicated volunteers from across Northern Ireland and asked them to share their volunteering story.
Belfast volunteer Lorraine May : “ It gives a great buzz, it gives a great atmosphere. The athletes, the coaches and the volunteers are an inspiration. Give up your time – it’s for a fantastic cause!”
Special Olympics Ulster is committed to developing their services so that every Northern Irish person with an intellectual disability has the option of joining a club and participating in sport in their local community.
With 2,043 registered athletes participating in 15 sports in 72 clubs around Northern Ireland, every penny counts for Special Olympics. Volunteer support is needed across Northern Ireland. To join the Special Olympics Ulster volunteer team visit http://www.specialolympics.ie/collectionday>> select your county and register today.
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