I am SO VERY blessed 😅 soor.org November Volunteer of the Month: Sarah McKellar of Linn County This month we celebrate Sarah McKellar, from the Linn County Local Program, as the November Volunteer of the Month! Sarah, and her twin sons, Chris and Nick, started participating in Special Olympics with Linn County in 2003. Within the first year, she went from being a parent of 2 athletes, to assisting with local program fundraisers, attending coach certification training, and eventually became a head coach. In 2004 Sarah became the Sports Manager for Linn County until 2006 while continuing her role as head coach. She has coached basketball, athletics, softball and bowling. Sarah has continued to be a key volunteer with the local program by attending the management team meetings and assisting with numerous projects and fundraisers. In addition, she has participated in some SOOR level events such as; The Bite of Oregon, Law Enforcement Torch Run, and the Red Robin Tip-A-Cop fundraiser. Sarah has truly made Special Olympics Oregon a family affair. In 2005, her daughter, Katie, became an Approved Class A volunteer and began coaching as well. In 2011 the Linn County Local Program was going through a transition. Once again Sarah stepped up when her skills and experience were needed, and she volunteered to become the local program Medical Manager. Sarah, her athlete twins, and daughter completed Global Messenger training in October 2012. Last year they were also selected to speak at a SOOR fundraiser event at the Langdon Farms Golf Course. They all did a great job! When Sarah isn’t volunteering for Special Olympics Oregon, she’s busy managing her Pampered Chef business and enjoys hiking, backpacking and camping. When asked, ‘What are some of your favorite Special Olympic moments?’ she didn’t hesitate before saying, “Seeing the athletes cheer and encourage each other to do their best. And it’s all the special memories and people I have met over the years…I have developed lifelong friendships…Special Olympics is like a big family!” Sarah is extremely proud of her son Nick for participating in the torch run in 2006 and getting to run the flame onto the field during the Summer State Games, and her son Chris for being selected to compete in bowling at the 2006 National Games in Iowa. This well deserved tribute to Sarah and recognition of her immense dedication, commitment, enthusiasm, and passion for Special Olympics Oregon is bittersweet. At the end of the Fall season she will be will be leaving the Linn County Local Program to move to Vancouver to be closer to her family. She, Sarah and family will surely be missed. From all of us at Special Olympics Oregon, we wish Sarah and her family the best of luck, and thank her for making a positive difference in the lives of many Special Olympics Oregon athletes and volunteers.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:53:48 +0000
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