Knights of Columbus Aldo J Zazzi Council 6992 from St. Dominic Parish in Kingsport presented a check for $8,987 to Special Olympics Area 32 director Kelly Middleton on Jan. 8.
The funds came from a grant of almost $9,000 provided by KIND Charities of Tennessee, a Knights-sponsored nonprofit charity that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Parents and Special Olympics athletes took part in the check-presentation ceremony in the Knights meeting room held before the council’s monthly planning meeting. More than 25 Knights attended, and a videographer from WJHL in Johnson City recorded the ceremony.
Ms. Middleton said that the check will help “fund future events, pay travel expenses, food and lodging, and other event expenses throughout the year for the athletes.”
She concluded by saying she could not thank the KIND organization and the Knights enough for their generosity and support.
