Special Olympians Celebrate With President Trump

Recently, a lucky handful of Special Olympians were honored with the opportunity to celebrate their wins with POTUS Donald Trump. Active Special Olympics supporter, Geannette Wittendorf shares her thoughts on this exciting highlight.

A team of Special Olympians represented Team USA at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The efforts of the team proved victorious, with several members of the team bringing home shiny Gold medals! When they returned home, a special fan awaited their arrival: President Donald Trump.
Geannette Wittendorf Special Olympians with President
The occasion at the Oval Office was an exciting moment for both the Special Olympians and the President himself. Matt Millett, an athlete representing Special Olympics Massachusetts, described the meeting as “a phenomenal experience.”

The atmosphere of the White House was filled with positivity and power as the President congratulated these incredible athletes on their accomplishments. To commemorate the meeting, Special Olympics International provided Team USA with a baseball jersey to be presented to the President. Each member of the team proudly signed their autographs on the jersey.

An exciting moment of recognition for Special Olympics Team USA, the Olympians were all smiles as they met with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games were a special event for Team USA. The athletes took home an incredible amount of wins, including 71 Gold, 61 Silver and 71 Bronze.

Congratulations to the awesome athletes of the International Special Olympics team!

Geannette Wittendorf is a proud supporter of the Special Olympics and sports charities that empower athletes from all walks of life.

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