LEXINGTON, Va. --- Washington and Lee
University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
sponsored a basketball game in conjunction with the Rockbridge
Chapter of Special Olympics Virginia on December 5, 2012 at
halftime of the Generals’ men’s basketball game against
Averett University.
All told, 10 Special Olympians attended the event and played an
exhibition game at halftime of the men’s basketball
game. Additionally, members of the W&L women’s
basketball team held a skills clinic with the Olympians prior to
the men’s game and a number of W&L athletes assisted in
the event.
Washington and Lee is proud to be a part of the Division III
Special Olympics initiative set forth in 2011 and has hosted
numerous events over the past two years in an effort to raise
awareness and funds for Special Olympics Virginia.
This release is courtesy
of the Washington and Lee sports information department.
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