Julius’s Story
As a participant of the Special Olympics Area Games, Julius competed in the wheelchair race and with two feet pushing him to the finish line, he won first place. “Why two feet?” one would ask. The answer would be, Julius refused to get an electric chair to compete.He felt that it would hinder him from getting the job done- his way. Therefore, as always, he decided that he could win this race on his own. If we had to equate that experience to another, one could assimilate it to the story of “The Little Engine That Could”. Julius has always had an attitude of “I can”.When it came to the wheelchair competition him saying, “I think I can” was just the fuel he needed. As he continued to advance towards the finish line, the crowd chanted cheers that gave him the motivation to keep going. The bleachers were not filled with patients that day. They were filled with athletes and Julius was one of them.
Throughout his life, Julius has been faced with challenges that refuted his ability to walk, bathe himself, stand on his own two feet, feed himself- care for himself. Although Julius is an invalid in the eyes of others, he is quite the opposite in his own eyes.
And against all odds, he overcame the opposition. Julius seems to approach every challenge like a competition and overcomes it like a winner.
Vice Mayor Ighodaro’s (BOA) Beyond Our Abilities Special Games Competition | December 2nd, 2017
We are committed to creating a culture of healthy competition while hosting The Miami Gardens’ Special Olympics Area Games that celebrates not only the athletes, but brings special attention to the many unique abilities of our participants that exhibit determination, perseverance, and commitment.
The City of Miami Gardens in partnership with S.E.E. Foundation and the Miami Gardens Police Department are hosting a community event which promotes inclusion and celebrates the unique abilities of our special athletes track and field competitive abilities.
This family-oriented event will capture the essence of inclusion, wellness education, dental exams, music, educational games, food and of course the thrill of competition!
S.E.E. Foundation also offers continuous events centered around Sports Training. Please see the information below for additional details.
Sports Training
No cost to participate!!
| Ø Track and Field Ø Cycling Ø Tennis Ø Soccer Ø Yoga Ø Health Education |
Ø Basketball Ø Swimming Ø Flag Football Ø Rhythmic Gymnastics Ø Line Dancing |
Why: To experience the joy of sports training and competition, promote healthy living, and enjoy socializing at community-based
**For more information and to register call
Email S.E.E. Foundation, Inc at info@see-foundation.org
