The Steps for Eden Valley-Watkins Special Olympics 5K committee would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of those who supported our 7th annual Steps for Eden Valley-Watkins Special Olympic event held Saturday, May 20. Despite the rain, we had nearly 40 participants!
We especially want to thank the following:
The businesses in the area that permitted posters to be placed in their facility. And, a special thank you those that provide donations for the event.
Bernick?Äôs for the donation of banners to promote the event.
The cities of Eden Valley and Watkins for announcing the event on their respective city marquees.
The Eden Valley Police Department and Eden Valley Fire & Rescue Squad, along with Meeker and Stearns County Sheriff departments for keeping participants safe along the event route.
Assumption Church for the use of their grounds.
All of our wonderful volunteers who made the event operate smoothly.
The Special Olympic athletes, their parents and coaches.
The Tri-County News for their coverage of the event.
And last, but far from least, we offer our deepest admiration to all those who participated and raised funds for the Eden Valley-Watkins Special Olympic program.
Thanks to the generosity of many, we were able to raise more than $4,300 to support the athletes and the Eden Valley-Watkins Special Olympic program.
Our Special Olympic program and athletes are grateful to be surrounded by such a great body of community, business and school support.
Thank you again!
The Steps for Eden Valley-Watkins
Special Olympics 5K Committee