Henry County Parks and Recreation (H.C.P.R.) Special Olympics ‘Share the Joy’ provides year-round training for 300 athletes. Share the Joy is their largest fundraiser and provides avenues to develop physical fitness through learning skills and a variety of sports, which include athletics, softball, tennis, bocce, basketball, volleyball, kayaking, bowling and skiing. Donations help provide uniforms and equipment and cover the registration for competitions at the regional and state level. The athletes are never asked for money to participate in the program.

  On Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., volunteers will be collecting money in locations all over the county. Cash donations and volunteers are much appreciated. A make-up day is scheduled for December 21, if they are unable to hold the event on December 14.

  For more information, contact Terry Brooks at 770-288-7299.

  Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to H.C.P.R. Special Olympics at 10 Cleveland Street, Locust Grove, 30248.

  Donations for 2019 are in memory of Brian Bouts, a dedicated coach for the Henry County Special Olympics for many years.