Before joining Special Olympics Hawaii, Britney was timid and sometimes felt isolated, but there was a big voice inside her just waiting to be heard. She joined Special Olympics Hawaii, and her life was forever changed. Britney said, "Being among special individuals from Special Olympics broke me out of my shell and I was able to gain so many friends in a short time."
Britney was diagnosed with Hypermelanosis of Ito, which causes a condition associated with developmental delays. Still, she has proven time and time again that she can go above and beyond the expectations that were set upon her at a young age. Participating in Special Olympics Hawaii allowed Britney to discover her passion and become a leader for inclusion.
With her involvement with Special Olympics Hawaii, Britney was able to attend the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games where she was Hawaii’s representative to the Youth Leadership Experience and the Young Athletes Festival. She was dedicated to her high school's Unified Track and Field and Basketball teams. Along with competing at the Special Olympics Hawaii State Games, Britney also competed in the Hawaii State Track and Field Championships in the unified relay divisions during her junior and senior years in high school.
In 2018, Britney was selected to be a U.S. Youth Ambassador for Special Olympics North America to spread awareness about inclusion in communities across the nation. After high school, Britney attended the University of Hawaii Maui College and started a unified club to spread the message of inclusion on her college campus.
Britney has become one of Special Olympics Hawaii’s biggest advocates for inclusion. Why does inclusion matter? Because for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes like Britney, it’s the chance to be accepted… sometimes for the very first time.
Britney says, “If it wasn't for Special Olympics, I wouldn't know where I would be. Special Olympics will always be part of my life and I will always fight for inclusion.”
Special Olympics Hawaii
Special Olympics Hawaii
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For Opening View of stadium during the Opening Ceremonies of Summer Games competition
:09 Athletes competing in bocce, soccer, shot put and track.
:14 Athletes competing in powerlifting, softball, swimming and basketball .
:20 Athletes get medical screenings at the annual Healthy Athlete event and find ways to stay fit during the pandemic
:30 Athlete Leaders speak in video and at public events.
:38 Toddlers between 2 ½ to 5 years old enjoy activities at the Young Athletes event.
:41 Special education and general education students participate in the Unified Champions Schools program.
:48 Athletes waving and making shakas.
:53 Athletes in team huddle
CFC Video Transcript
The video that is being submitted for the CFC Virtual Charity Fair is a one minute compilation video consisting of footage of athletes participating in Special Olympics Hawaii programs.
The video begins a pan view of the Les Murikami Stadium located on Oahu, Hawaii, where our opening ceremonies for the State Games takes place.
Six Special Olympics Hawaii athletes then appear on the screen, each saying a portion of the Special
Olympics Oath, “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
The video then proceeds to show clips of athletes participating in different sports; soccer, bocce, shot put, track, powerlifting, softball, swimming, and basketball.
The video shifts into highlights of our health programs and shows images of athletes receiving free health screenings and a video of athletes participating in Zoom workouts.
After the health highlights, the video showcases Athlete Leaders giving public speeches.
The video then proceeds to show images of our Young Athletes event with athletes between the ages of 2 and 5.
The video wraps up with clips of athletes making shakas and waving to the cameras. There is a clip of a team huddle which transitions to the special Olympics logo and website.
Video ends.
