A talented young athlete from Gedling is to hold a fundraiser later this month to help fund kits and transport for his team representing the region at the forthcoming Special Olympics.
Miles Green is part of the 27-strong team from Special Olympics East Midlands who will be competing against other teams in athletic events, football, badminton and table tennis at the Special Olympics GB Anniversary Games in Stirling from August 13.
The Anniversary Games will celebrate both Special Olympics GB’s 40th birthday (SOGB was founded in 1978) and also the 50th birthday of the worldwide Special Olympics global movement, set up in 1968 by President Kennedy’s sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
The Games will involve approximately 1,000 athletes and 400 coaches and officials. As well as athletes from all GB Regions, a number of European countries will be invited to take part in the Games.
Miles has now planned a fundraiser to help the region’s side fund a team coach and kits for all the athletes from the East Midlands taking part.
Miles Green will be part of a team of 27 from Special Olympics East Midlands with athletes representing football, badminton and table tennis, the cost of the games is £300 per person.
Miles’ mum Shirley Green said: “Miles is very excited about being invited to take part in the competition. It’s a massive opportunity for him.
“We need to get them all there hopefully on the same coach wearing their team kits, but this is going to cost the families a large amount of money, so let’s hope we can raise as much funding as possible.
She added: “To see Miles happy and positive and being proud of his achievements is so important to our family.”
To help raise funds, Miles has planned a family barbecue evening at the Greyfriars Club in St Ann’s on June 22.
The event takes place from 7pm and there will also be a disco and three vocal artists covering the likes of Adele and songs of Swing. Tickets are £3 pp.
To help boost funds, there will also be a raffle being held on the night, with a number of great prizes on offer. Donations for raffle prizes are still needed and it’s hoped local businesses may want to make a contribution to help the cause.
Donations for the raffle can be sent to 23 Tennyson Avenue, Gedling Nottingham NG43HJ.
For tickets and more information about the barbecue evening, email s.green93@ntlworld.com
