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As your Sheriff for the last
16 years, I have proudly led the Department with the philosophy and management
style set on the corner stone of “Building Unity in the Community” through
professionalism, commitment, vision and passion.
Richland County Sheriff's
Department personnel are involved year-round with several community focused
efforts. However, the partnership between the Department and the Special
Olympics South Carolina is particularly extraordinary.
Special Olympics South
Carolina provides year-round sports training and competition for children and
adults with intellectual disabilities. By participating in sports, physical
fitness and healthcare education programs, Special Olympics South Carolina
athletes increase self-confidence and social skills, improve physical and motor
skills, and have better success in leading more productive and independent
lives.
"It really is about
"Heroes Helping Heroes," says Captain Joe Pellicci, a Department
leader in coordinating Special Olympics Events. "The great thing about the
Law Enforcement/Special Olympics partnership is that every penny we raise goes
to all aspects of what the athletes need to succeed. 100% of monies raised goes
directly to our local athletes for training, equipment, and travel."
Special Olympic athletes are
true heroes and should be an inspiration to all of us. Thanks to donations the
Special Olympics Athletes are able to participate in events, games and
competitions year-round.
"It's not whether the
athletes win or lose- it's about the friends they make and the self-esteem they
gain," Pellicci says. "That's what makes this effort so meaningful to
me."
The Richland County
Sheriff’s Department is committed to the Special Olympics and participating in fundraising
events like Bocce Tournaments, "Cops and Calabash" at Fatz Cafe, "Tip
a Cop" at Red Robin and most recently "Cops on top of
Doughnut Shops" with Krispy Kreme- which alone raised over
$15,000.00. This unified, grassroots effort between Law Enforcement and the
community helps the thousands of South Carolina Special Olympics’ Athletes.
The "Heroes Helping Heroes"
theme is not only referring to Law Enforcement Officers helping the athletes. WE
are learning and benefitting from knowing and spending time with the Special
Olympic Athletes. They are the true Heroes of this effort.
I encourage all citizens to
support Special Olympics. For more information, you can contact Captain Joe
Pellicci of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at (803) 576-3025 or jpellicci@rcsd.net
or Sue Maner of, Special Olympics at (803) 404-5511 or smaner@so-sc.org
.
Please find attached
pictures of our most recent event "Cops on top of Doughnut Shops" with
Krispy Kreme on Clemson Road
Citizens can access important information about crime
prevention, free safety training and community resources at: www.rcsd.net
