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Escambia County Athlete Honored With Special Olympics Of Florida Award
August 9, 2014
A very special Escambia County athlete was recognized with a Special Olympics of Florida award.
Stacy Barnes has been participating in Special Olympics for 17 years. She had focused on bowling and bocce competition but made a New Year’s resolution to try tennis.
Barnes’ hard work paid off – this summer she took home a gold medal in tennis.
For eight years Barnes has also served in several leadership roles through Special Olympics, including being elected to represent her county and promote national campaigns. Barnes represents Special Olympics Florida in her community by emphasizing the abilities of the athletes, not their disabilities when she makes speeches and participates in public events.
Pictured top: The Florida Special Olympics Torch run begins each year in Century. Pictured inset: Stacy Barnes. Pictured below: The Escambia County Special Olympics Spring Games are held each spring at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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6 Responses to “Escambia County Athlete Honored With Special Olympics Of Florida Award”
I heard you is very awsome again congrats to you.keep up
the awsome work.- Shenika Garcia
Way to go Stacy!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations Stacy!!!!
AWESOME, Stacy….
I have had the great pleasure to observe and assist in Special Olympics events and I will tell you that you will see Great Heart and Great Fun in the participants.
The adults, parents, teachers, other older students take to, and bring away from, much enjoyment and strength from these kids.
Heard Stacy speak about Special Olympics and she is an outstanding example for ALL young persons….and us older ones too.
You make us all proud…..Thank You.
Congratulations