Jeanice Lee talks to Dustin Plunkett, Manager Athlete and Unified Leadership of Special Olympics Southern California (L.A.). Special Olympics is a sports organization for people with and without intellectual disabilities. They provide seasonal sports training and athletic competitions throughout the community in a variety of sports for children and adults. Plunkett shares how the Special Olympics has changed his life and how amazing it is to see volunteers, athletes and community come together to support athletes. He says they have a Healthy Athletes program that provides heath services, leadership programs, and more. Volunteers and coaches needed. Connect at (sosc.org)
Original airdate: 9/1/2024
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Jeanice joined EMF in 2009 and she covers Southern California, Arizona and Hawai'i, including major markets Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
