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Special Olympics Texas is in need of volunteers this weekend for the "Fall Classic." From Thursday to Saturday, athletes from Texas will compete in sporting events on the Texas A&M University campus and around Bryan-College Station.
Aggie Special Olympics Texas president and senior accounting major Brittany Bongers promises a great experience.
"We are trying to make a human tunnel when the athletes get off the bus," Bongers said. "We would love to have a lot of people for that, because no number is too small for what we are trying to do."
The athletes will compete in sports such as golf, softball and aquatics at the Texas A&M Golf Course, College Station Veterans Park and the Texas A&M Natatorium.
Opening ceremonies will take place Friday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will be followed by a Celebration Dance. The competitions will begin on Thursday with a softball game from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
"It is really an amazing experience and anyone who has a couple hours should come out," Bongers said.
For information on how to volunteer, go to the Special Olympics Texas Web site www.sotx.org or call 1-800-876-5646.
