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Classic car show benefits Special Olympian
Michael Love smiled broadly as he described his favorite classic car, one made famous on the television show Supernatural. […]
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Cocktails & Candy Canes fundraiser benefitting the Special Olympics slated for Friday
An evening of holiday merriment, music, food, a silent auction, and specialty cocktails are all on tap for Friday night when Cera Jewell hosts Cocktails & Candy Canes. […]
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Former Destrehan High swimmer selected for Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
Earlier this year, Michael Love called the possibility of traveling to Berlin to compete in the Special Olympic World Games a dream he hoped would soon become reality. […]
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Special Olympian, former DHS swimmer brings home silver, bronze medals from USA Games
Michael Love had never been to Disney World, and it made quite the impression on him. But Love made quite the impression himself on his trip to Florida. He captured silver and bronze medals at […]
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Destrehan High student, DHS alum will each represent state in Special Olympic National Games
Oneil Legendre and Michael Love each watched with anticipation a special Facebook stream by Special Olympics Louisiana – it was here they would learn whether either had been selected to represent the state in the upcoming Special Olympics USA National Games this June. […]
News
Gold medal just one of many accomplishments for Special Olympian
When Connie Love sees her 16-year-old son, now as a Special Olympics athlete, she thinks back to the day he uttered his first word at 4-1/2 years old. […]
Lifestyles
How RSVP volunteers make a difference
For RSVP volunteers Maddie Fabre and Ronnie Theriot, the act of helping others takes on deeper meaning. […]
Sports
Special Olympians hit big, bring home medals from Seattle USA Games
A group of Special Olympians made St. Charles Parish proud with their recent efforts at the 2018 USA Special Olympic Games in Seattle, Washington, bringing home a strong collection of medals. […]
Health
Special Olympics, United Way help Destrehan native beat the odds after cancer
After undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from her brain in 1999 and then chemotherapy for the next two years, Jordan Prince was told she may never hear, walk or speak again — continuing to participate in athletics seemed like a remote possibility, at best. […]