Results: Special Olympics
Published on 03/29/2023
As some of you know, I have an adult son that participates in the Special Olympics. He's been attending practice with his team and will be competing next month. I want to thank all of the volunteers that make these events possible. I would also like to mention that I'm creating this survey at 1:00 a.m., so if it's not perfect, I'm fine with that. Hope you are too. :-)
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My son is signed up for the 50 meter dash. He doesn't actually "run" (as most people would define it). Doctors and specialists once told me he'd never walk, so I have to hold back tears of joy every time I see him compete in this event. If only those doctors could see him now! Have you ever accomplished something or witnessed someone else accomplishing something that caused you to shed tears of joy? I have.
28%
648 votes
I've witnessed someone.
27%
612 votes
I've seen accomplishments on TV that have caused this.
23%
540 votes
No, I either haven't witnessed such accomplishments or I'm just not that sappy.
15%
343 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
10 votes
Not Applicable
23%
525 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.33% | 7 | |
| God miracles healing power. God. Can do the possible | 0.05% | 1 |
| Not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| I know it can happen. | 0.05% | 1 |
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We have a rope with a piece of PVC tube that we bring with us. We slip the PVC pipe on one end of the rope. He holds that cut tube and runs with it until he gets to the other end of the rope. Volunteers hold the rope (to keep tension on it). If you couldn't see, would you feel comfortable running with only a rope to guide you? Yes
17%
402 votes
No
29%
675 votes
Undecided
33%
762 votes
Not Applicable
20%
461 votes
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He will also be competing in the softball throw. In this event, the athletes throw the ball as far as they can. Volunteers then measure the distance. My son tends to throw straight down (rather than out), but he's proud of each throw. Are you good at throwing? Yes, I have distance and aim. I could intentionally throw a rock at a window and break it from a block away.
10%
219 votes
Um, not so much. I could hit myself in the face trying to throw a Frisby for a dog.
28%
641 votes
I'm somewhere in the middle. I'm never going to be a professional pitcher, but I can throw well enough to get by.
33%
758 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
12 votes
Not Applicable
29%
670 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.31% | 5 | |
| I've never felt the need to try. | 0.06% | 1 |
| No | 0.06% | 1 |
| I cannot throw very far | 0.06% | 1 |
| took the longest distance thrown for a softball in competition in the 8th grade; don't have the shoulder for it at this age | 0.06% | 1 |
| Was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| used to be, but I'm too old now | 0.06% | 1 |
| I am not suited for sports but can throw objects but not for compitition. | 0.06% | 1 |
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His last event is the unified 1K and 5K bike races. Riders have a non-disabled partner. I, unfortunately, am not able to keep the tandem bike upright and get it going (without a push - which isn't allowed) with my son on the back. So, my husband gets to be the other rider. Last year, my son finished his race with a huge grin on his face. My husband, on the other hand, stumbled off of the bike, collapsed to the ground, and was gasping something about the route being entirely uphill and almost ending up in a pond. Who would you rather be? I'd rather be the athlete. He got a medal.
10%
234 votes
I'd rather be the partner, because I love biking up hills. The pond was probably just there in case athletes needed to cool off.
9%
201 votes
I'd rather be the observer - the one that gets to take pictures and doesn't have to get all sweaty.
49%
1138 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
13 votes
Not Applicable
31%
714 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.44% | 7 | |
| My own physical disability precludes this. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I'd rather have been in your son's place. All the negativity in the world doesn't bother me. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I avoid sports and its observation most of the time.I had heart failure taking PE. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I will like to cheer for a child or grandchild of mine! | 0.06% | 1 |
| I would take any of the 3 positions. | 0.06% | 1 |
| I'd rather observe & cheer. | 0.06% | 1 |
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