American Legion donates $1,000 to Special Olympics team: The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 79 and the American Legion Post 79 recently made a $1,000 donation to Richey Elementary School to benefit its Special Olympics team and the school’s after-school enrichment program, the WHEEL.
Representing the squadron during the check presentation were, from left, Jim Perez, past commander; Larry “Pops” Kelly, second vice president; Mark Harris, adjutant finance officer; and Edward Miller, commander. Representing the post was Ed White, adjutant.
The representatives, who were greeted by the children of the Special Olympics team, were invited to watch a video of the team at the Special Olympics, as well as tour the WHEEL program’s organic garden. The program, developed by teachers, offers well-behaved students the opportunity to stay after school and work in several areas of interest, including ceramics, cooking, theater, journalism, gardening and sewing. (story courtesy of Jean Hayes, Tampa Bay Tribune; and picture Courtesy of Carrie Tobeck Winans)
