With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we want to take the time to wish our athletes, coaches, families and friends a Happy Thanksgiving!


One of our Area Management Team (AMT) members in the Grand Area has passed away. Frankie Thomas has served on the AMT for more than 17 years. Frankie has been battling cancer for over a year now and passed away Saturday afternoon. We will all miss her very much. Frankie had asked that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Special Olympics Oklahoma Grand Area and/or the Bartlesville Kiddie Park. A memorial service will be held October 2nd at 2:00pm at Oakpark Methodist Church, 601 Brentwood, Bartlesville, OK.
On September 27th, the Grand Area Special Olympics will host a bowling competition in Bartlesville. The event will be held at the Red Apple Bowling Alley on Highway 75. We are expecting approximately 150 athletes to attend.