Special Olympics Fundraiser
About 100 bikers recently participated in an annual ride to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics Kaua’i Chapter. The event benefits persons with intellectual disabilities so they can have a chance to learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. More than 30 volunteers were also on hand, helping coordinate the day’s activities.
Photos by Anne E. O’Malley
- Shelly Gerardo and Jocelyn Barriga
- Members of the Kauai Special Olympics Soccer Team: Kylie Moniz, Harrison Rita, Keoki Carvalho, Ken Tazaki, Archie Lanning, Amara Coon and Coach Pat Coon
- Herbert Miyazaki and Larry Yasuda
- Jerry Garuna and Ileana Carreno
- Shane Duncan, Byron Perreira, Joseph Hoapili Jr. and Steve Freitas
- Fran “Mad Dog” Oligo and Suzi Sakai
- Veronica Pablo and Keisha Aki
- Jessie Callejo, Traci and Travis Planas
- Kris Van Dahm, Larry Engstrom and Marc Wallerich
- Nolan, Marc, Dabney and Gary Miguel
- Joshua Atkinson and Lisa Aki
- Mario Hendrickson
- Harold and Paula Rosa
- “Wild Dog” Takenaka and his pup, Cruiser
- Sheri and Ken Tazaki and Janice Maehata
- Bob Ryder and Kawahinehaaheo Oliver
- Clifton Kodama
- Mario Hendrickson and Tommy Awong
- Jack Wilhelm and Shelly Gerardo
- The riders gather for a briefing