VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2003 COME JOIN US FOR:

SERVING THE PHYSICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED BELVEDERE PARK 4914 Avenida Cesar Chavez Los Angeles, California 90022 8a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and Join our Special Athletes for a FREE fun filled day ... Where everyone is a WINNER!!!!!!

Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older.
Please do not bring children with you.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR VOLUNTEERS ONLY

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For more information contact:

Elena Valencia, Executive Director -or- Toni Estrada, Executive Assistant
(323) 263-5236 or (323) 263-4495
Fax: (323) 263-7905 Email: volunteersofela@aol.com

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Wear comfortable shoes & clothes.
We are not responsible for any stolen or missing items.

SFG's is a program organized by Volunteers of East Los Angeles (VELA),
a non-profit agency dedicated to community enhancement through volunteerism
and Hosted by Belvedere Park L.A. County Parks & Recreation.

VOLUNTEERS OF THE SET UP COMMITTEE, BE THERE AT 7:00AM

17th ANNUAL

SPECIAL FUN GAMES

FACT SHEET

THE SPECIAL FUN GAMES is a project of Volunteers of East Los Angeles (VELA), a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between dedicated individuals who wish to make a difference in the community and community-based projects in need of a helping hand. It is the intent and purpose of this organization to exceed the basic needs in and around East Los Angeles. Various projects and programs will be implemented for the purpose of including all members of the local community in the delivery of services.

The SPECIAL FUN GAMES is a program for the physically and mentally challenged members of our community. These games are planned social, daylong outdoors Olympic type games.

The games include opening ceremonies with an athlete parade, followed by such competitions as a race for the blind, wheelchair races, softball toss, 50-yard dash, volleyball, as well as carnival booth type games. The athletes are provided with a SPECIAL FUN GAMES T-shirt, lunch, and a merit medal. Our motto is 'THERE ARE NO LOSERS, ONLY WINNERS!! The event is at no cost to the participant.

The SPECIAL FUN GAMES Committee is comprised of members from the community, Representatives from Legislative Offices, and other Non-Profit organizations, and local business people, who along with volunteers donate their time and resources to put the games together each year.

The games will take place at Belvedere Park, Los Angeles County, Parks and Recreation Department are once again hosting the games on Saturday, October 18, 2003.

Non-Profit I.D. No.95-4818943