In this volunteer position, Aldridge will assist in the implementation of Special Olympics activities within Pamlico 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. She 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.
In addition to her full-time position as a production and overall equipment effectiveness coordinator with Nutrien, Aldridge founded her own nonprofit, Hope for Harrison, to raise awareness for neuromuscular disease on behalf of her son, who is a Special Olympics Pamlico County athlete. In this position, Aldridge plans to expand the program’s offerings to reach more potential athletes living in Pamlico County.
To get involved in Special Olympics in Pamlico County, Aldridge can be reached at pamlico@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.
