Brent Harpe of Greenville has been named the local program coordinator for Special Olympics Pitt County effective immediately, according to SONC President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne.
In this volunteer position, he will assist in the implementation of Special Olympics activities within Pitt County by leading a committee that will provide sports training, competition opportunities and health and wellness initiatives for children and adults who have intellectual disabilities. He will assist in recruiting, training and managing local volunteers and work to increase athlete participation as well as raise funds in support of the local program.
Harpe works as a specialized recreation supervisor for Greenville Recreation and Parks, where he is responsible for all specialized recreation opportunities. Outside of work, he is treasurer for a local baseball league serving individuals with disabilities.
Harpe has previously volunteered with Special Olympics Watauga County as a basketball coach and with Special Olympics Pitt County in a leadership role for the last three Spring Games.
To get involved in Special Olympics in Pitt County, Harpe may be reached at pitt@sonc.net.
About Special Olympics North Carolina
Since 1968, the organization has used the transformative power of sports to improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Nearly 40,000 athletes in North Carolina inspire thousands of coaches, sports officials, local program committee members and event organizers involved in Special Olympics statewide. SONC offers year-round training and competition in 19 Olympic-type sports on local and state levels as well as health and wellness initiatives to improve the health status and increase access to community health resources for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Youth become agents of change through Unified Champion Schools, an education and sports-based program created by Special Olympics to build an inclusive environment among youth with and without intellectual disabilities as well as empower them to become youth leaders and create change in their community. Visit Special Olympics North Carolina at www.specialolympicsnc.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
Since 1968, the organization has used the transformative power of sports to improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Nearly 40,000 athletes in North Carolina inspire thousands of coaches, sports officials, local program committee members and event organizers involved in Special Olympics statewide. SONC offers year-round training and competition in 19 Olympic-type sports on local and state levels as well as health and wellness initiatives to improve the health status and increase access to community health resources for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Youth become agents of change through Unified Champion Schools, an education and sports-based program created by Special Olympics to build an inclusive environment among youth with and without intellectual disabilities as well as empower them to become youth leaders and create change in their community. Visit Special Olympics North Carolina at www.specialolympicsnc.com. Engage with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
