Today’s athlete spotlight focuses on Danny Bourne. Danny doesn’t just play Soccer for Buncombe County Special Olympics, but he takes his roll as an athlete and supporter much further. Danny made reindeer out of tree bark this year to sell in order to raise money for our local program. Danny was able to sell all his reindeer and raised over $200 for the local program. It is dedication like his that help this program succeed.

We asked him a few questions about Special Olympics and here are his answers.

What is your favorite sport or activity with Special Olympics?

Soccer.

Is there a new sport or activity you would like to learn?

Skiing.

What do you like best about Special Olympics?

Hanging out with my friends.

What do you do outside of Special Olympics?

Choir and cooking.

What is one word that describes you?

I am a good man!

Is there anything you want people to know about Special Olympics?

Great place to hang out.

Danny is pictured above with his reindeer on the right. The left picture is of a local bank (First Bank) who bought some of his reindeer and decorated their tree at work with them.

Thank you Danny for your continued support and enthusiastic attitude towards the other athletes and coaches.