Callie Fearrington of Waynesville, North Carolina, has been named the local program coordinator for Special Olympics Jackson County effective immediately, according to Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) President/CEO Keith L. Fishburne.
Fearrington is employed as an associate professional with Person First Services in Jackson County, where she plans activities and events for her clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities. For many years, she has volunteered for Special Olympics Jackson County by assisting the previous local program coordinator, Abigail Clayton, with planning for Spring Games. After 14 years as local program coordinator, Clayton is retiring from her role; however, she will continue as a volunteer and coach with the local program.
As local program coordinator, Fearrington will assist in the implementation of Special Olympics activities within Jackson County by leading a volunteer committee that will provide sports training and competition opportunities along with health and wellness initiatives for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This involves recruiting, training and managing volunteers, increasing athlete participation and raising funds in support of the program.
To get involved in the local program committee or to donate to Special Olympics Jackson County, please contact jackson@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 20 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.
