The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 4, Winter 2016 | Page 14

Thomas
Special
Olympics
Hillsborough
Athlete

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Why is Special Olympics
important to you?

It provides me a platform to play sports, my dad to
coach, my mom to be my cheerleader and I'm able to
make lifelong BEST friends.

What sports do you play?

Currently, I play soccer and bowling. However, I played
basketball and softball last year. I have also participated
in bocce, tennis, and golf previously.

How did you become
involved with Special
Olympics?

Some friends of mine at TOP Soccer told my mom
about tennis and basketball. I started with those sports
and then kept adding more. My involvement with all
the sports got my dad to start coaching as well.

Do you have a role model
and if so why did you
choose them?

William Corsi, Chris McDarby, and Maryann Gonzalez.
They have been involved with Special Olympics forever
and inspire me to become an Athlete Leader and
Global Messenger.

What do you inspire to
become?

A inspire to be a leader and an inspiration to others.
I want to help other people get involved with Special
Olympics and help change their lives.

If you were granted one
wish, what would it be?

My wish would be for my dad to come home from
Afghanistan.