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April 29, 2004 :: No. 231

Special Games-Kathleen Faley Memorial at Cal State Fullerton May 7

What: More than 2,500 developmentally disabled students from throughout Orange County are expected to participate in the 19th annual Cal State Fullerton Special Games-Kathleen Faley Memorial. This year’s theme is “Appreciation to Our Volunteers and Athletes” and will include appearances by police, fire and Orange County Sheriff’s representatives.
   
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 7
   
Who: Ed Arnold, KOCE-TV news anchor, returns to serve as master of ceremonies.
   
Where: Athletics fields north of Titan Gymnasium
   
Activities: The Cal State Fullerton Special Games-Kathleen Faley Memorial is the largest event of its kind held in the county. Participants take part in a flag ceremony and five to seven athletic events, including football and basketball tosses, obstacle courses and 50-yard dashes. The day concludes with a barbecue lunch, live music and clowns.
   
Volunteers:

Volunteers are needed to help coordinate events and interact with the special athletes. To volunteer, call the CSUF Office of Disabled Student Services at 657-278-3112.

   
Admission: Advance sales $15 ($10 with advance Titan discount & $6 with advance CSUF student discount) At the door all tickets $15
   
Background: The Special Games were launched in 1986 as a class project. Two years later, the games were dedicated to the memory of Kathleen E. Faley, a CSUF alumna who died in a car accident in 1987. She was the sister of event co-organizer Dan Faley and among the inaugural core group of Special Games volunteers. To this day, her family remains involved in the event’s planning and organizing.
   
Internet Site: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/
   
Media Contact:

Paul Miller, director of disabled student services, at 657-278-3779 or pmiller@fullerton.edu

Pamela McLaren of Public Affairs at 657-278-4852 or pmclaren@fullerton.edu

 

 

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