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Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of North Dakota partners with Special Olympics North Dakota
(Grand Forks, ND) Masons of North Dakota recently recognized Special Olympics North Dakota as a statewide partner through the support of its society and current and pledged financial support. Special Olympics North Dakota received a financial boost back in July, thanks to the local fraternity. The support will go towards efforts that address inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities through sport.
“One thing we can count on in North Dakota”, said Kathleen Meagher, CEO/President of Special Olympics North Dakota, “is the sense of community. And now, more than ever, because of the coronavirus, you feel than sense of community thanks to organizations like the Free Masons and so that we can work to make sure that no one is forgotten during this critical time around the state and country.”
“We see the impact Covid-19 has had on our communities,” said Bob Wedberg, “and the longing for the sense of normalcy and we hope that this finical contribution can bring that back to Special Olympics North Dakota and its athletes.”
Grand Master of Masons in North Dakota, Bob Wedberg, Past Master, Geoff Bengtson and Past Grand Master, Tony Telken, presented the check to President/CEO Kathy Meagher and COO Kevin Robson.
About The Accent Free and Accepted Masons of North Dakota
The Masons are a society of men, with sound moral and spiritual values, trying to better themselves through the philosophical, fraternal, and charitable opportunities found within the Masonic organization. The Masons are the largest fraternity in the world…Masonry strives to make good men better; to teach its members to be “better than themselves.” It only accepts men of high moral character. Through the improvement and strengthening of the character of the individual, Freemasonry seeks to improve the community.
About Special Olympics North Dakota
Special Olympics North Dakota is part of a worldwide movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports everyday around the world. Through work in sports, health education and community building, Special Olympics is addressing inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities which leads to a more welcoming and inclusive society. Every year more than 1,600 Special Olympics people are served in North Dakota and have an opportunity to take part in any of the 15 sports offered. With the support of more than 340 coaches, 5,200 statewide volunteers and are able to deliver nearly 85 statewide competitions and events throughout the year. Learn more about Special Olympics North Dakota at www.SpecialOlympicsND.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsND, Twitter @SONorthDakota and Instagram @specialolympicsnd.