GENESEO — Visitors to Main Street Geneseo may recognize Heather as a smiling face behind the counter at Finger Lakes Cookie Company, where she completed an internship and a stint as a part time employee. Heather Bump of Geneseo is one of 53 athletes representing New York State in the 2018 Special Olympics, held in Seattle, Washington. Bump is competing in the Unified Alternate Shot Team Play (9 Hole) with her partner Linda Rainer of Piffard. … [Read more...]
Special Olympian profile: Bill Sleight
Summer is when the season for professional leagues like the NBA and NHL are winding down, and others like the MLB are in full swing. Unlike the professional leagues, there are thousands of athletes throughout New York State whose athletic seasons and schedules are more constant. These athletes have overcome far more grueling and daunting challenges than any professional athlete has. They are Special Olympians. I recently had a chance to sit down … [Read more...]