Special Olympics car wash raises $500

The Columbian

Published: August 1, 2011, 5:00pm

Clark County Special Olympics held a car wash to raise money to purchase jerseys for two new softball teams. From left, athletes Jon Chidester, Mike Suire, Dusty Lang and Eric Stage.

Landover-Sharmel — Clark County Special Olympics held a car-wash fundraiser to buy jerseys for the two new softball teams added this year. Athletes, coaches and families washed cars for nine hours July 17 at the Chevron on 28th Street and 136th Avenue. Despite the rain, the volunteers were able to raise more than $500 during the day. For information on Special Olympics, visit http://www.sowa.org.

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