Focus Hawaii Special Olympics 1996

Focus Hawaii Special Olympics 1996

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Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this 1996 episode of Focus Hawaii highlights the extraordinary work of the Special Olympics Hawaiʻi program through an in‑depth conversation with Nina Bogetto, Area Director for the Windward region, and Mamie Lamley, Director of Outreach with over 23 years of service. Together they explain the mission of Special Olympics, which provides year‑round athletic training and competitions for athletes with intellectual disabilities across the Hawaiian islands. The discussion explores the wide range of sports offered—from bowling, aquatics, soccer, track and field, bocce, and powerlifting to unified sports that pair Special Olympians with peer partners. The guests emphasize the program’s focus on building social skills, confidence, health, community inclusion, and opportunities for international competition. They share inspiring stories of athletes ranging from age eight to eighty, including participants who moved from wheelchairs to running events, high‑school athletes competing alongside their peers, and Hawai‘i teams that represented the state at the World Games in Connecticut. The episode also gives viewers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the Winter Classic basketball tournament held at Hickam Air Force Base and highlights the dedication of families, volunteers, and local communities who make the program possible.

Length of Video

00:30:00

File Size

362.6 MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

1996

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Special Olympics Hawaii, Nina Bogetto, Mamie Lamley, unified sports, intellectual disabilities, inclusive athletics, Windward Special Olympics, Hawaii Special Olympics history, Hickam Air Force Base, Winter Classic tournament, Special Olympics World Games, youth athletes, adult athletes, community volunteers, adaptive sports, athlete empowerment, Hawaii outreach programs, disability inclusion, sports training, inspirational athlete stories

Focus Hawaii Special Olympics 1996

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