The Special Olympics athletes of Estevan had a chance to team up with some of the city’s first responders for a day of ball games, laughter, and community spirit.
Jackie Thule, community manager for Special Olympics Estevan, shared that both the Estevan Police Service and Estevan Fire Department joined in on the action. “The Estevan police services and the Estevan Fire Department came out and played ball with their athletes, and everyone just had a great day,” she said.
The day saw a mix of both youth and adults taking part. “We had 10 kids in the morning and about 30 adults in the afternoon. We intertwined them in with the police services and the fire department to make two teams,” explained Thule.
She also expressed her gratitude for the continued support from the local first responders. “Just thank you very much to the fire department and the Estevan Police Service for coming out. It has been a yearly event, and they show up every year, and we could not be more grateful for it,” Thule said.
The event highlighted not only teamwork on the field but also the strong bonds within the Estevan community.