On November 24th, our class took part in a Christmas dinner with the Special Olympians. It was so much fun meeting new athletes, and seeing the smiles on the faces of the athletes we already knew. They were sweet and so funny. When we first got there, a parent of one of the Olympians was at the door as we were coming in, and when we told her who we were she broke into tears. She told us that this was the first year that they had this many volunteers coming in to help out with the Olympics, and hearing that was very rewarding.
The turkey dinner was delicious and we were so happy to be able to help serve. Although the meal was a success, it's safe to say that the dance that made everyone’s night! When the lights turned off and the music started, it was like a magnet had pulled everyone onto the dance floor. A surprise visit from Santa Claus topped the night off! It was awesome seeing everyone so happy and full of the holiday spirit!
- Abby and Gillian
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