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SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA FOR BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
These students, blind or visually impaired, ages 0-22, come from about 55 school districts in the State of Texas and also from far away States of Colorado & New Mexico. Sports Extravaganza is aimed at lowering the barriers encountered by the blind or visually impaired youngsters in physical activities and athletic events.
The blind or visually impaired students compete in specially designed events: 25/50/100 meter dashes, 200/400 meter run, standing/running long jump, shot-put, discus, softball throw, 25 meter walk, wheelchair obstacle course, tennis ball throw, beep baseball, goal-ball, golf hit, archery etc.
Organized and sponsored by Region 10 Education Service Center; Lions Clubs from District 2-X1 and 2-E2; local Corporations, businesses, Irving ISD, TWU, individuals etc., this event has grown from 40 students attending in 1999 to over 200 athletes registered last year. For more information about Sports Extravaganza, please contact 2- X1 District Chair:
Co- Chairs
1 - PDG Julia Johnson 16492 County RD 221 Forney, TX 75126
Forney
H:
C: 214-957-2507
julia@jajbrokerage.com
2 – PCS/T Danny Fletcher (PDG Kathy) 3615 High Mesa Dr.
Dallas, TX 75234
Dallas Founder
H:
C: 214-662-4529
heavybelly2@aol.com
Club's 100% Contribution: $2 per member based on the July 1 membership. Your club’s contribution is deposited in the “2-X1 Charities Inc. - Sports Extravaganza A/c”. Designate the check for 100%.
Life Membership: Available for $125 per membership which includes a Plaque for the recipient. Please include the recipient’s name with the contribution. Designate the check for "Life Membership". Make checks payable to 2-X1 Charities Inc.–Sports Extravaganza and mail it to:
PCS/T Danny Fletcher 3615 High Mesa Dr. Dallas, TX 75234
C: 214-662-4549 heavybelly2@aol.com
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