Sports Commissioner Frans Richardson is extending words of congratulations and deep appreciation to the St. Maarten Special Olympics Foundation (SOSM), on occasion of its fifth anniversary.
Commissioner Richardson says that he is supportive of the endeavors of the foundation and looks forward to their continuing to conduct activities throughout the year, with volunteers donating their time.
As commissioner with the portfolio of sports, Richardson has taken note that St. Maarten has been represented at regional Special Olympic programs in Aruba, Bonaire and St. Kitts. The SOSM also participated at an international Special Olympics meet in Shanghai, China in 2007, when the two St. Maarten athletes participating in the event, Lindomar Carvon and Linda Richardson, brought back medals.
On occasion of the foundation’s anniversary, Commissioner Richardson wishes to extend words of encouragement to the foundation’s 10 volunteers, the 40 athletes participating in athletics programs, coaches, supportive family members and its dedicated board, chaired by first lady Angela Richards-Huggins.
Commissioner Richardson is calling on the public and commerce sector to get more involved with the foundation so that it may reach its goals of, among others, acquiring better sports equipment and organizing additional coaches training workshops.
This would be in addition to whatever support government can provide, says Commissioner Richardson.