I want to thank you for participating in this worthwhile event. Having been a Special Olympics Assistant Swim Coach for many years, I have come to know the tremendous self-satisfaction one receives in working with these incredible athletes. I know I have post this before, but will do so once more. If you want to know true survival, become involved with these individuals and their families. Their will to make the attempt, regardless of their ability is a shining example of the strength of the human spirit and I guarantee you will get 1,000 times more out of the experience than you put into it.

Pete