Eastern Michigan Athletics
Softball Volunteers at Special Olympics Michigan State Fall Games
9/28/2016 4:46:00 PM | Softball
The Eagles spent Saturday, Sept. 24, volunteering in Canton, Mich.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University softball team spent Saturday, Sept. 24, volunteering at the Special Olympics Michigan State Fall Games presented by Real Estate One Charitable Foundation in Canton, Mich. Over 1,600 Special Olympics Michigan athletes participated in the event.
"I am thrilled and we are honored as a team to be able to volunteer for an organization such as the Special Olympics," Head Coach Melissa Gentile said. "I think volunteering at the Fall Games made a significant impact on our athletes, as they saw the passion and energy that the Special Olympians live their lives by."
The team spent the day at the Canton Softball Center assisting with the softball games and providing instruction, while also cheering on the athletes during the contests. WDIV ClickOnDetroit covered the event, a short video highlight can be found here.
The Eagles are set to open the 2017 season on the road in February. Stay tuned to EMUEagles.com for a full schedule release in the near future.
"I am thrilled and we are honored as a team to be able to volunteer for an organization such as the Special Olympics," Head Coach Melissa Gentile said. "I think volunteering at the Fall Games made a significant impact on our athletes, as they saw the passion and energy that the Special Olympians live their lives by."
The team spent the day at the Canton Softball Center assisting with the softball games and providing instruction, while also cheering on the athletes during the contests. WDIV ClickOnDetroit covered the event, a short video highlight can be found here.
The Eagles are set to open the 2017 season on the road in February. Stay tuned to EMUEagles.com for a full schedule release in the near future.
Thank You, Team 38
Monday, May 07
Overcoming Adversity: A Lauren Holdsworth Feature
Saturday, February 24
Closing Out a Legacy: Michelle Kriegshauser
Thursday, May 18
EMU Softball Signs Alyssa Feiler
Saturday, March 25