Unsung Hero: Local woman steps up for the Special Olympics

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Posted April 10, 2017 7:38 am.

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COQUITLAM (NEWS 1130) – Congratulations to our Unsung Hero Sheila Hogan. She was nominated by Glenn Hogan. Take a look at her story.

“Sheila has been the Area Coordinator for the Tri-Cities Special Olympics for close to 20 years. She spends more volunteer time on this than most people do in a 40-hour week.

Sheila is busy organizing fundraisers, hosting meetings and she also coaches some Special Olympic sports. Sheila is loved by all of the athletes, coaches and parents and deserves the recognition because she truly is an Unsung Hero.”

Alpine Credits is acknowledging Sheila with $500 to say thanks for being an Unsung Hero and they’re also donating $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Children’s Charity.

Everyone knows an Unsung Hero. Nominate yours now by clicking here and give credit where credit is due with Alpine Credits and NEWS 1130.

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