The Howards joined the Special Olympics Florida team in 2008 and have taken pleasure in working with athletes in softball, surfing, bowling, basketball, track and field, and open water swim teams.

The athletes recorded videos of themselves singing Ben E. King’s classic “Stand By Me” as a thank you to these unsung heroes for their continued service during this crisis.

Jason and R.J. both were recognized by the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners for their accomplishments in their sport of bowling.

Tom Linn, basketball head coach for Special Olympics Florida Sumter County, receives a hug from Jennifer Robinson, while he gives a speech during the fundraiser.

The Special Olympics is leading a revolution of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities and no where is that more evident than the 5K run on the campus at Nova Southeastern University.