Hamden Couple Special Olympics "Unsung Heroes"

Dave and Michele Campbell of Hamden, will be honored at the Special Olympics Connecticut Hall of Fame Dinner on March 20 at the Aqua Turf Country Club in Plantsville.

The annual Hall of Fame event honors extraordinary athletes, volunteers and supporters who demonstrate leadership, spirit and selflessness, inspire joy through sport and promote inclusion and respect for individuals of all abilities.

Dave and Michele Campbell will receive the Unsung Hero Award, which is given to volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes for Special Olympics Connecticut with no expectation of recognition or reward.

The Campbells have volunteered with Special Olympics for more than 10 years. They’ve assisted as directors of the bowling competition venue and on various committees that organize regional-level and state-level sporting and fundraising events that benefit the organization’s athletes.

Tickets, which must be reserved in advance, are $25 per person and may be obtained by calling 203-230-1201, ext. 276 or emailing kellib@soct.org.

The event is hosted and made possible through the generosity of the Bozzuto and Calvanese families. Registration will begin at 5 p.m.; the program at 6 p.m.

Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for close to 15,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities.

Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field.