Sheriff’s Office takes part in St. Bernard Special Olympics on Friday, March 4 at 9 a.m. at Bobby Nuss Stadium; Events open to the public and sponsorships available

Volunteers taking part in the Special Olympics several years ago from businesses and other groups, including Sheriff James Pohlmann and Maj. Chad Clark of the Sheriff’s Office, are shown before the event started,

A Special Olympics participant rares back to throw a ball as far as he can while sheriff’s deputies in the distance wave to him for encouragement.

Sponsorship levels available for March 4 Special Olympics.

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office will take part again in St. Bernard Special Olympics being held on Friday, March 4 at 9 a.m. at Bobby Nuss Stadium at Chalmette High.

This 7th annual event is open to the public and sponsorships are available. All sponsors must submit their donations no later than Monday, Feb. 29 at 9 a.m.

Special Olympics has moved from being a backyard summer camp for people with disabilities to a global movement and has been changing lives and attitudes for 45 years. It’s a chance to impact the lives of athletes in our own community.

St. Bernard Parish deputies have been there since the Special Olympics became an annual event in the parish school system.

Deputies have participated in the opening ceremonies and parade, then help with putting on individual events for the young athletes. “Our deputies should be proud of the work they have done over the years to help Special Olympics,’’ Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Department members also take part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics each year, held in May on the weekend of the statewide Special Olympics which take place in Hammond.