DOB: 6/13/67
Area: San Jose
Sport: Track & Field
1. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN SPECIAL
OLYMPICS?
I have been an athlete for 31 years.
2. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS?
I love participating in all the sports; long distance running
is my favorite. I also enjoy my role as a Global Messenger, speaking
to the public about Special Olympics.
3. WHERE DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL?
I am a courtesy clerk and "Spirit" Manager at Albertson's.
4. WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO AT THE NATIONAL
GAMES
The chance to compete in my track & field events and meeting people
from all over the United States.
5. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MEDAL OR RIBBON THAT YOU ARE
MOST PROUD OF?
I am very proud of the gold medals I have won for the 800 meter run
in Track. I am also very proud of being the 2004 San Jose Sports Hall of Fame
Special Olympian of the Year.
6. WHEN YOU ARE NOT DOING SPECIAL OLYMPICS WHAT DO
YOU LIKE TO DO?
I love participating in "The Rhythm Makers" which is a signing
and dancing band and I am an active member of "The Social-lites" a
social club. I also bowl with the "Go-Getters" league and enjoy
listening to music and writing stories in my notebooks.
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