“Disability should not mean inability.”
Those are the key words spoken by Brian O’Callaghan from Limerick in this video released to show some of the inspirational work that goes on behind the scenes at Special Olympics Ireland.
If sport is about one thing it should be about friendship. The breaking down of barriers that might otherwise exist through being ‘different’ or from another circle of life can be shed in an instant through the joy of competition.
The Special Olympics Ireland National Collection Day. takes place on Friday, April 22nd.
The sport charity needs 3,000 volunteers, to take to the streets in every community throughout Ireland to help them raise €650,000 in just 24 hours.
Longstanding sponsor eir and Special Olympics Ireland recently met with some of the dedicated volunteers from across Ireland and asked them to share their volunteering story.
Limerick volunteer Brian O’Callaghan became involved with Special Olympics after the birth of his son, Padraig: “I’ve made lifelong friends, the Special Olympics family is very strong and the bond between all the volunteers is amazing.”
Special Olympics Ireland is committed to developing their services so that every Irish person with an intellectual disability has the option of joining a club and participating in sport in their local community. With 9,100 registered athletes participating in 15 sports in 360 clubs around Ireland, every cent counts for Special Olympics. Volunteer support is needed in every country, both North and South of Ireland.
If you can assist in any way visit The Special Olympics Ireland Volunteer website select your county and register today.
