Special Olympics athletes from Poland and Laos will visit

(Photo Courtesy: SpecialOlympics.org)
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Staff Reports

Chino – The Chino Valley is excited to welcome the countries of Poland and Laos as part of the Special Olympics World Games Host Town program.

These international athletes will join 7,000 competitors, representing 177 countries, for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, being staged in Los Angeles, July 25 through Aug. 2.  This will be the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world this year, and the single biggest event in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympic Games.

As a Host Town, the Chino Valley will highlight the wonderful community activities, local athletic opportunities and welcoming traditions that they share in the cities of Chino and Chino Hills.  During the visit, the Chino Valley will provide food, transportation, volunteer staffing and coordination, and events for the athletes and their coaches.

“The Chino Valley is proud of its distinction as one of the 100 Best Communities for young people.  Our communities have a rich history of excellence in athletics, youth opportunities, and healthy lifestyles.  The Special Olympics is the embodiment of excellence, opportunity and athletics.  Our partnership is a natural fit and we are honored to be a part of the Host Town Program,” said Chino Mayor, Dennis Yates.

You can help the Chino Valley make the Host Town program an amazing experience for the athletes.  It takes $100 to host one athlete during one day (including food and lodging) or $300 for all three days.  Your generous support will unite the community in welcoming its international delegates.  To donate, please visit http://www.la2015.org/host-town/list/, and click on Chino.