The Braddahs at our opening ceremonies with Jovelyn Ramones

The hilarious Braddahs entertained everyone at the opening ceremonies

Keaau Middle School finishes strong!

In their first season of unified coach pitch softball, a feisty and awesome Keaau Middle School team played extremely well under fantastic coaches! Congratulations!

The umpire was so impressed with catcher, Kauanoe Kuhia, that he wanted a photo with her!

Team Green Waves-athletes & unified partners: Abraham Antonio, Caylin Cosma, Coolee Fahiua, Karalyn Kalawe, Nathan Kamakea-Napiha'a, Ayren-Dre Aranaydo, Nakoa Delo Santos, Shylynn JKawamoto, Kauanoe Kuhia and Simaima Lavemai with coaches: Anare Vuta, Tia North, Tony O'Toole and Nicole Cowan

Explosions Unified team is GOLDEN!

The elusive GOLD medal was placed on the determined and well deserved Box Shootaz - the highest level softball division in Special Olympics competition- at the 2013 State Summer Games this past Memorial Day weekend. They not only played extremely well, but looked awesome in their new uniforms!

Box Shootaz: front row: Christopher Liberato, Pohai Naungayan, Kalani Gonsalves, Billy Jones, Lee Arquero, Moki Ugalde   Second Row: Kainoa Correa, Mosiah Navarro, Nolan Martin, Paul Wright, Les Matsumoto and Keola Toledo

Red Waves bring home the GOLD

Coach pitch division B was won in a close game by the Red Waves. Months of training and great coaches  made their success possible.  Congratulations. 

Gold Medal team members:  Eddie AhSing, Brittany Lum, Alex Hookano-Ebanies, Nathan Cowdrey, Dana Feldner, John Garry, Branden Henson, Teresa Moore, Walter Oglesby, Also Pestrello, Jonathan Rutkowski, Robbie Sanoria, Renee Ebanies, Trey Gacayan and Louie Perry. Coaches: Dennis Alstrand, Nate Cope and Craig Hindle

Pahoa After School All Stars win gold

Pahoa Intermediate school brings home the GOLD at the state Summer Games in. Unified coach pitch softball in their first ever participation. Great job !

Team Members: Kallen Cardines, Dominic Dela Cruz, Rosanne Maiava, Jordan Waiolama, Josaiah Waiolama, Kawailehua Andrade, Kie'ana Kama, Kameron Kawaihalau-Baldonado, Daniel Lindsey, Melissa Mayo, Joey Moepono  Coaches: Evan Jenkins, Isaac Hauro, Rebecca Statler and Phelicia Maiava

2013 Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run participants who supports Special Olympics East Hawaii MAHALO!

Mahalo to all of these fine men, women and children who participated in our Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run on April 20, 2013! Through your participation, our athletes benefited tremendously.  Truly, thank you very much!

YAP inclusionary play day

On May 4th Special Olympics held its semi annual YAP (Young Athlete Program) inclusionary play day at Keaau Elementary School. This is a special program for children with or without intellectual disabilities between ages of 2 1/2 to 5 years old. YAP teaches preschoolers eye hand coordination and very simple sport movements. Enjoy some photos from our event :