Aisling’s story shows how special people are doing it for themselves

AISLING Beacom has had a busy week already. She’s a Special Olympics athlete and swimmer, and a regular medal-winner.

More to the point, she’s also a member of Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programme. Last Saturday she addressed the AGM of Special Olympics Ireland about what it means to be involved in athlete leadership, but she only just had time to fit it into her schedule.

A few years ago Ireland received the Franklin D Roosevelt Award for progress made in the field of disability. The award resulted in a cheque being given to Special Olympics Ireland in recognition of its work in particular.