Athlete Spotlights - 2024
Each month we will Spotlight one of our awesome Boerne Blaze athletes. They are chosen and written by Jenny Cashion, Head of Delegation.
Liezel - December 2024
Liezel (pronounced Leezle) has been an athlete with Boerne Blaze for many years. She is 28 years old and lives at home with her mom and dad (Maria & Mark). She has 2 brothers (Krys & Hunter) and a sister (Nakita) and many nieces and nephews. Liezel’s favorite Boerne Blaze sport is basketball. She also swims, does crossfit, likes to write, listen to music, and walk.
Neil - November 2024
The November 2024 athlete in the spotlight is someone I have known since he was about 4 years old. His family are pillars of the Boerne Blaze Special Olympics team. Neil is 28 years old and graduated from Boerne High School. He participates in most of the sports we offer: basketball, pickleball, triathlon, bowling and cycling. He says his favorite is bowling!
Macauley - October 2024
The October athlete spotlight is 32-year-old Macauley. She participates in Boerne Blaze cheer & dance and is starting with bowling this week! However, she lists her favorite sport as softball which we don’t presently offer. We just need a coach (hint-hint!) Macauley attends the Methodist Helping Hands day program a few days per week.
Mark G. - September 2024
Mark joined Boerne Blaze last sports year (2023-2024) and in fact, received his letter jacket at the kick-off party in July. He will be 35 years old this month. He has participated and competed in the Special Olympics sports of swimming and cycling. He says his favorite sport is the bike! (and man, can he ride fast!)
Carter - August 2024
This month, we spotlight a new athlete who started with us just this past year. Carter is a 10-year-old who attends Van Raub Elementary. So far, he has participated in Topgolf and tennis. But he is signed up for pickleball and we hope he joins us in many other of our offered sports! Carter lives at home with his mom (Karen), dad (Ty) and twin brother Beckett.
Chelsea - July 2024
The athlete spotlight for this month is 28-year-old Chelsea! She joined Boerne Blaze last year, as her family relocated from San Antonio to Fair Oaks. Chelsea attended Clark High School and the Nellie Reddix Center in San Antonio. She participates in Boerne Blaze bowling, triathlon, cycling, Topgolf, and swimming.
Adam - June 2024
This month of June, I am going to take this opportunity to highlight the young man behind my inspiration to pour my heart into the Boerne Blaze—my son, Adam! He will be 30 years this month. This brings back so many memories—good ones, challenging ones, sad ones, but always a blessing in the end.
Sarah - May 2024
Sarah is a long-time Boerne Blaze athlete who participates in many of our offered sports. She is 29 years old and attends Helping Hands day program a few days per week. The youngest of the family, Sarah has 2 older brothers: Dennis Ray and Robert. Sarah lives with her mom, Cathy, and Robert.
Julia - April 2024
Julia is a 24 year-old young lady. She lives with her mom and dad. She has a brother and sister-in-law as well. Julia is a great helper around the house. She also volunteers at Open Trail Ranch. She takes lessons there every week and gets to ride Tonka-a VERY big horse on the ranch!
Ethan - March 2024
Ethan has been a member of Boerne Blaze since 2022 and has just jumped right in! He participates in swimming, triathlon, basketball, cycling, and tennis. He says he likes triathlon the best! The first year (2022), he competed in level 1 (50-meter swim / 2 mile stationary bike ride / ½ mile run). Ethan has 3 sisters and 1 brother. He is a triplet (not many people can claim that.
Stacey - February 2024
Stacey is the youngest of 2 older brothers, Steven and Scott. She participates in bowling, swimming, and triathlon, with her favorite being bowling. What she likes best about BBSO is spending time with friends. Stacey attends the Helping Hands day program on Tuesdays and Thursdays and participates in Jericho Christian fellowship.
Jeff - January 2024
Jeff has been involved in Special Olympics most of his life. He joined Boerne Blaze when his family moved here in 2010. His favorite things about BBSO include first "all the people" and second his love of competing and participating! Jeff greets everyone with a smile and welcoming words.