The red carpet rolled out Oct. 6 for Special Olympic Florida’s Annual Champions’ Gala held at the Four Seasons Resort at Walt Disney World. Local celebrities and VIPs enjoyed an evening filled with gourmet food, a silent auction and live entertainment. Several awards were presented to Special Olympics athletes, coaches and volunteers, including “Athlete of the Year” and “Coach of the Year.” All proceeds raised benefit Special Olympics Florida, an organization dedicated to providing year-round training and athletic programs to more than 48,000 athletes across the state.
Aaron Gordon (Orlando Magic forward) and Dakota Gonzalez (social media star and former college basketball player)
Donald Singleton (Special Olympics Florida Athlete of the Year) and Johnny Damon (All Star MLB Player – 2 World Series)
Local law enforcement honored at the gala
Sisaundra Lewis (NBC‘s “The Voice” Finalist)
Raja Bell (former NBA star) and Mike Cohen (Special Olympics Florida Coach of the Year)
Sherry Wheelock (President/CEO Special Olympics Florida), Ann Costello (Executive Director, The Golisano Foundation), and Berit Amlie (Chief Administrative Officer, Special Olympics Florida)
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