Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 29, 2010 (SKNIS):  The “Wilful Skilful” Football Club has announced plans for added activities at its annual Special Olympics “Celebrity” Football Fundraiser.

 
The event in its 5th consecutive year, seeks to raise finances to assist Special Olympians competing internationally.

 
President of the “Wilful Skilful” Club, Don “Danga” Farrell said his group is always pleased to assist Special Olympics as they have established themselves as worthy ambassadors for the Federation.

 
Farrel revealed some of the past favourites who participate in the football match including Deputy Prime Minister Hon Sam Condor, Sugar Bowl, Lloyd Lazar, Mr. Mention, and Smiley among others. He also announced the debut of new comer to the exciting “star-studded” event, Hon Glen “Ghost” Philip, who will compete in a 60 metre dash.
 

As a special feature this year the Federation’s large local companies such as Horsfords, TDC, Digicel, Breweries, and LIME among others will participate. Other activities such as a 4x1 – 100 metre celebrity sprint are scheduled. 

 
The event scheduled for January 10th at the Silver Jubilee Stadium, Bird Rock is open to the entire general public at no cost. Attendees will however, be invited to give a contribution of their choice to aid the cause.

 
The event will begin at 4pm and kicks off with the first half of the football game being played, followed by a halftime track exhibition event, then culminate with the second half of the football match. “Danga” said he expects the event which has mushroomed steadily since its inception to continue to grow, and expressed the hope that the new venue, and additional track and field activities, would likely heighten public interest and response.

 
National Director of Special Olympics, Clarice Cotton, said she welcomes every form of assistance and encourages others to come onboard, especially in light of the Committee’s most current goal for the team to travel to Greece for the International Games in June 2011.
 

Mr. Lloyd Lazar told SKNIS it was important to have the highly successful Special Olympics team participate in international events as it aids in the promotion of St.Kitts and Nevis as a venue on the international scene. He mentioned the teams’ recent signing of an agreement of cooperation with Special Olympics Connecticut, USA as such an example.