April 29, 2004 :: No. 231
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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. |
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| When: |
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 7 |
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| Who: |
Ed Arnold, KOCE-TV news anchor, returns to serve
as master of ceremonies. |
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| Where: |
Athletics fields north of Titan Gymnasium |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Admission: |
Advance sales $15 ($10 with advance Titan discount
& $6 with advance CSUF student discount) At the door all
tickets $15 |
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| 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. |
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| Internet Site: |
http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/ |
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| 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 |
