Comments on: #ShareTheJourney & Celebrate the Special Olympics World Games w/ Toyota /sharethejourney-celebrate-the-special-olympics-world-games-w-toyota/ Adventures of a culture & travel enthusiast Sun, 15 May 2016 21:45:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.3 By: Rena mcDaniel /sharethejourney-celebrate-the-special-olympics-world-games-w-toyota/#comment-15743 Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:22:21 +0000 /?p=6962#comment-15743 Kids are often horribly cruel and they learn it most of the time from their parents. It’s a sad fact. I always support the Special Olympics.

]]> By: Mindi Hirsch /sharethejourney-celebrate-the-special-olympics-world-games-w-toyota/#comment-15742 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:24:39 +0000 /?p=6962#comment-15742 These murals are awesome. It’s even more awesome that they are inspired by the Special Olympics and will live on as a reminder of the joy, courage and inclusion of the event.

]]> By: Mithra Ballesteros /sharethejourney-celebrate-the-special-olympics-world-games-w-toyota/#comment-15741 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 16:56:11 +0000 /?p=6962#comment-15741 Agreed on all points. There is nothing in life that prepares you for the pain that results from the rejection of a child with special needs. Nothing. Thank heaven for Special Olympics. At this very moment, my son is sitting in the backseat, on his way to the airport to travel alone to New Hampshire to join a group who are hiking the Appalachian Trail. He has everything packed in his favorite Special Olympics duffel bag which he totes proudly. If it wasn’t for his participation in Special Olympics, I’m not sure he could have developed the physical prowess or the confidence he is now using to join a group of “regular” kids and walk his feet off.

]]> By: Dr. Margaret Rutherford /sharethejourney-celebrate-the-special-olympics-world-games-w-toyota/#comment-15740 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 13:26:17 +0000 /?p=6962#comment-15740 What a beautiful tribute to your son and his (and yours) struggle with acceptance. I heard just last week from a mom – “It hurts so much for my kid to be the one not invited to things – ignored or even worse, bullied.” And when they get old enough to notice more, as you say, it’s heart-breaking. I am glad the Special Olympics is trying to do something about it – and honoring them.

]]> By: Lois Alter Mark /sharethejourney-celebrate-the-special-olympics-world-games-w-toyota/#comment-15739 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 16:25:00 +0000 /?p=6962#comment-15739 What Special Olympics does is amazing. I don’t know why people are so cruel to each other, and I’m sorry your son has to experience any of that. I love that Special Olympics celebrates diversity and individuality, and I support them however I can.

]]> By: Cathy Chester /sharethejourney-celebrate-the-special-olympics-world-games-w-toyota/#comment-15738 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 10:25:12 +0000 /?p=6962#comment-15738 Thank you Holly. Thank you Toyota. Thank you Special Olympics. Why do people have to be that way? My son has learning difficulties and mothers/children were cruel until we found the right school for him. Now that he’s on his own at college without any need for help life is good for MANY friends and a new life of passion and blessings. But I cannot forget what we endured with ignorant people when he was in public school.

Thank you for writing this, Holly. I’ve always wanted to help out with Special Olympics but I guess it’s too late this year. I shouldn’t be so lazy about my wishes, eh?

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