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Friday, July 24, 2020 Vol. 24 No. 58
‘Storm’ over DHS Desert Hot Springs Police Department’s K9 Storm Has Received Donation of Body Armor By Desert Star Staff DESERT HOT SPRINGS, July 23, 2020 -- Desert Hot Springs Police Department’s K9 Storm has received a bullet and stabs protective vest thanks to a charitable donation
from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Storm’s vest was sponsored by Richard Daniels of Desert Hot Springs, CA, and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided
by Richard Daniels.” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of
By Desert Star Staff Wednesday, Special Olympics announced the next phase of global expansion of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) – one of the largest initiatives for inclusion in education for young people with and without intellectual disabilities – through the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. Building on over a decade of success of UCS in the United States and growing impact in more than fifty other countries around the world, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has committed $25 million on behalf of the
people of the UAE in order to bring this initiative to six countries – Argentina, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Romania and Rwanda. Special Olympics will lead the growth of UCS in these countries, empowering young leaders to create lasting social change through inclusion in education for people with and without intellectual disabilities. “The Special Olympics movement is being led by young leaders with and without intellectual disabilities who are emerging as the world’s greatest teachers of empathy, dignity, courage, and inclusion,” said Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics. “As we search for a more just and joyful future, we are trusting our hopes to young inclusive leaders who
see beyond division and fear and show us how to heal and unite. I am deeply grateful that His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has made an extraordinary commitment to our athletes and their Unified partners in Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®. His vision and generosity will empower young people around the world to break down barriers caused by injustice and intolerance, end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities, and establish inclusive cultures where every human being is respected, valued and welcomed.” Young People with intellectual disabilities are among those most
law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 is U.S. made, custom-fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in
K9s, Inc. has provided over 3,970 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations. Continues on Page 3
Special Olympics Announces Global Expansion
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