A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Pacers who, once again, deliver with two championship cross country races in October

by Tom Chobot

Gwyn and I wish to thank the PPAC for their enthusiastic support of two major youth cross country races held in Berks County during the month of October.

Over 30 members took time out of their day to help out at the BCIAA Conference Run (high school) and the Fall Run Off Invitational (junior high) which combined, comprised 500 young Berks County runners. Many of the volunteers had previously run these races and saw this as an opportunity to give back to their sport. All seemed to enjoy being part of the future of our running community. 

Each year, we receive an abundance of compliments and gestures of appreciation from officials, coaches, and parents, and we make it clear that we can only do this with the support we receive from the Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club. This year was no different. We cannot overemphasize the importance and impact that the club’s contribution has had with these two races. Well done, Pacers!

Thank You, Pacers! (Oct. 2022)

October 6, 2022

Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club

P.O. Box 4

Palmerton, PA, 18071

Dear Shaun Luther- Race Director, Libby Crockart-Co-Race Director, and Michelle Henry- Pagoda Pacers President:

Thank you for your generosity to Special Olympics Pennsylvania Berks County. Your gift of $1600 on September 26th allows us to transform the lives of the more than 1,000 athletes we serve annually. Due to the generosity of corporations, foundations, organizations and individuals like you every athlete participates completely free of cost!

Special Olympics Pennsylvania is proud to be a pioneer in a movement for global change. We are leading the revolution to engage, empower and transform our communities to ensure full inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Through our pursuit, we will make the world kinder, gentler and more just for all people.

Thank you for being a game-changer as we continue to grow and tackle ambitious goals to do more and better for the athletes we serve. As we look ahead to the next 50 years we are grateful to know you have ‘Joined our Team’. Please visit our website www.SpecialOlympicsPa-glvpr.org and follow us on social media at Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Greater Lehigh Valley Pocono Region (GLVPR)

Sincerely, 

Alexandra Rowlands

Development Director

Special Olympics Pennsylvania

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