Bruce's Bytes: And The Gold Goes To..........

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Bruce's Bytes

A three-time NBA Champion and eight-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen is also founder of The Bruce Bowen Foundation, which is committed to supporting and enhancing the lives of youth in underserved communities. He and his wife, Yardley, also own several businesses in San Antonio. Learn more about Bruce.

And the Gold goes to..........
By Bruce Bowen

This has been a difficult summer with so many of our hero's passing on into their resting place. The latest, Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver. I think she may have had the greatest impact on kids lives than anyone else. In 1968 she launched the Special Olympics. Today over 3.1 million with mental disabilities participate in 228 programs in 170 nations. I have been fortunate to participate in events that help kids with special needs, theirs nothing more gratifying than when I see a kid smile and truly enjoy what's taken place.

The Jonas brothers are coming to San Antonio and here's an opportunity for you to move to the music with Joe Jonas and support the Special Olympics Texas and the Jonas Brothers' Change for the Children Foundation. Hit the streets with Joe at the "iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run" on August 13th at Sunset Station. I was always taught that when a loved one passes on, it's important to remember the good times you may have shared with that individual. I didn't have the opportunity to actually meet Eunice, but I have and continue to participate in one of the GREATEST PROGRAMS EVER, the SPECIAL OLYMPICS. Come on out and Run and help continue the legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and make a difference in someones life.

Register now at http://www.sotx.org/news-events/news...joe-jonas.html!

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Getting for the 5k run with Joe Jonas to bring more awareness to kids with Special Needs, and The Special Olympics. Let's go everybody!

SAN ANTONIO - AUGUST 13: Musician Joe Jonas of Jonas Brothers with former San Antonio Spurs basketball player, Bruce Bowen, prior to the iWin 5K Charity Race to support Special Olympics on August 13, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Joe Jonas perfects his sprint as he competes in the iWin 5K Race to support the Special Olympics in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday afternoon (August 13).

The 19-year-old musician’s self- led fun run will benefit the Jonas Brothers‘ Change for the Children Foundation and Special Olympics Texas, which provides sports training for disabled kids and adults.

Special Olympics Texas PR coordinator Andi Baca Kelly shared, “(Jonas) is a runner, and he wanted to do something that promoted health and got people moving. We’re very excited.”

Joe ran alongside former San Antonio Spurs basketball player Bruce Bowen plus fifteen lucky participants who also won a meet-and-greet with the star.

http://jonasbrotherscentral.com/2009...cial-olympics/