Volunteer of the Month -

Andrew Lytle

       
When Andrew met athlete Sara Maddox,  he was inspired to volunteer with Special Olympics Georgia. This photo was taken six years after the two met and they are still best buds.

What makes an outstanding Special Olympics Georgia volunteer? Longevity, willingness, leadership and time. Passion, a connection with athletes to athletes and most of all purpose. Andrew Lytle is only sixteen years old but already has discovered a purpose in helping people with special needs. Special Olympics Georgia congratulates Andrew  as the January 2007 Volunteer of the Month!

Longevity? Andrew has volunteered with us for six years. Willingness? As a volunteer, Andrew works with athletes in various sports at State Indoor Winter Games, State Summer Games, State Fall Games and the State Horse Show. In addition to the state games, Andrew volunteers for many local events in Henry and Rockdale counties and even sits on the Rockdale County Management Team. He constantly demonstrates his leadership and willingness to give up so much of his time to help Special Olympics Georgia's mission in training children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

But that is not all. Andrew has created a program called “Andrews Awareness”. This program promotes youth to volunteer with individuals with disabilities and to volunteer with Special Olympics. When you ask about connectivity, Andrew has taken his own life experiences and utilized them to relate to Special Olympics athletes. For him, volunteering is not ‘work’. It is his passion. Congrats Andrew! Thanks for making your passion such a remarkable purpose.