Connecticut Elks support Special Olympics

The Connecticut Elks Association presented a check for $15,000 to Special Olympics Connecticut to support the Holiday Sports Classic which will take place on Nov. 17-18. More than 2,000 athletes and unified partners are expected to compete in bowling, basketball, flag football and power lifting, in addition to volleyball during the Holiday Sports Classic. Pictured are, from left, Frank DeFazio III, state chairman of the CT Elks Association; Michelle Peters, director of corporate relations for Special Olympics Connecticut; Laurie-Jean Hannon, vice president of games and sports development; and Terry Ford, state president of the Elks Association.