GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—Nearly 2,000 people came out to watch and participate in Garden Grove Unified School District’s 51st “Special Games” Olympic-style competitions May 20 for over 700 special needs students from 18 local schools, in a highly-anticipated day of laughter, fun, and a special appearance from three-time volleyball Olympic gold-medalist, Misty May-Treanor.
The day began with heavy excitement from students and parents. Not even the light drizzle dampened their giddiness as Pacifica High School student Evelyn Nguyen led the anthem.
Nearly 2,000 people attend Garden Grove Unified School District’s 51st “Special Games” Olympic-style competitions at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove, Calif., on May 20, 2022. (Carol Cassis/The Epoch Times)
An 8-year-old special needs athlete began to cry after the anthem, wanting “so badly” to lead….