{"id":60426,"date":"2019-10-04T19:17:52","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T19:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aphw.com\/?p=60426"},"modified":"2019-10-04T19:17:52","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T19:17:52","slug":"aphw-staff-volunteer-at-michigan-special-olympics-2019-fall-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aphw.house\/windermere\/aphw-staff-volunteer-at-michigan-special-olympics-2019-fall-games\/","title":{"rendered":"APHW Staff Volunteer at Michigan Special Olympics 2019 Fall Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l4_hT-hea4w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>America\u2019s Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) employees volunteered again this year at the Michigan Special Olympics Fall Games September 20 &#8211; 22, assisting in a variety of ways for the 2019 events.<\/p>\n<p>Patty took part in the cycling event, discovering upon arrival that her own cousin was competing! She got to escort him to the starting line for both of his races, and states she would definitely do it again next year. \u201cIt\u2019s an amazing feeling to be a part of something like this, to watch the excitement on the participants\u2019 faces, and see the true meaning of sportsmanship,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Assisting in flag football, Toney watched a new girl on the team discover what it\u2019s like to score. \u201cShe hadn\u2019t played before and at first looked confused on which way to go,\u201d she said. \u201cThey handed her the football and told her to run, and the other team followed behind her and let her make the touchdown\u2014her first ever. It was one of the best moments I have seen in a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy favorite part was just being involved in the games and talking with the participants,\u201d said David, who also assisted with the flag football event. \u201cOur world is so self-centered sometimes, and it\u2019s good to just think about others for a while\u2014it\u2019s a rewarding experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI acted as a ball retriever and delivered water to each team in the softball event,\u201d said Taylor. \u201cSeeing the joy and gratitude on the players\u2019 faces was so fulfilling, and it was rewarding to see the excitement as teammates watched others hit the ball or make it to the next base.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Toney really enjoyed interacting with the players, and strongly encourages others to consider volunteering next time. \u201cThe players are competitive, but they also cheer for each other no matter what team they\u2019re on. It\u2019s an amazing experience,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd they really need you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiving back and doing for others is what God wants us to do,\u201d said Sherry, who also assisted in the cycling event. \u201cIt made me feel so good inside to be able to help and interact with them. It\u2019s the best feeling in the world, and all I can say is go and help volunteer; you\u2019ll be glad you did.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With more than 1,600 athletes competing in the games, every volunteer makes a difference. APHW would like to thank Taylor, Alicia, Toney, Patty, David, Sherry and Brittany for volunteering their free time toward this event, as well as Donna for leading the volunteer effort. We are so proud to have each of you on our team!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Was this review helpful? 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