Volunteers are needed for the Fayette County Special Olympics annual Track and Field Event on Thursday, April 1. Local service organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in this exciting event which will be held at Fayette County High School in Fayetteville. Volunteers will be needed from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering for the set-up crew will need to arrive at 7:00 a.m.

Volunteers will help the athletes by timing events, measuring the distance of softball throws, starting events, awarding medals, encouraging athletes and many other duties. No previous experience is required. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt. Donations also are needed to provide fruit, water and Gatorade for the volunteers and athletes. Volunteers are asked to bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy great competition and to be a part of the Special Olypics experience. Donations may be sent to Fayette County Special Olympics , 140 W. Stonewall Avenue, Fayetteville, Ga. 30214.

To volunteer or for more information, please call Kristi Rapson, 770-631-0630 or 770-631-4447, or Anita Godbee, 770-461-9714.

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