The hard work and training has been completed and today is the day for the special olympians to showcase the fruits of their training effort. The Give Back Girls were given an important assignment. One that reached each and every team in their time of need! Joey Passes the Torch in the Special Olympic Torch Run The Friday before the big event, Guilford, CT had the torch travel down its streets. Arlene's neighborhood was particularly excited to find out that their friend, J

May 2 was a beautiful reminder of what happens when heart meets action. Give Back Girls Michelle, Lori, and Johanna Early this morning, members of Give Back Girls showed up in two powerful ways across Connecticut—each rooted in service, compassion, and community. Give Back Girls Dee, Johanna, Colleen, and Lori joined Michelle at the "Be Their Light Walk" for pediatric brain cancer - The Cure Starts Now. They helped check in participants, distribute T-shirts and sell raffle t

Everyone of us face challenges everyday. Challenges at work, with our relationships, and for some of us physical challenges. The way we meet those challenges is certainly variable but for some, looking beyond their challenges is a true and honorable lifestyle. Spending time at the Connecticut Winter Special Olympics we witnessed the amazing courage that special needs individuals possess to embrace their deficits and rise to their challenges in a big way. The Give Back Girls