BEDFORD — Special Olympics Indiana Lawrence County is recognizing local businesses and organizations for their support during the 2025 season, crediting community generosity with helping athletes grow through sports, inclusion, and personal achievement.
Special Olympics Indiana Lawrence County provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The local program offers multiple sports throughout the year and depends on volunteers, coaches, and community partners to serve athletes and their families. It operates as part of Special Olympics Indiana, which serves thousands of athletes statewide and promotes confidence, physical fitness, social inclusion, and joy through sport.
The organization released the following statement thanking its supporters:
“The Athletes, Family Members, Care-givers, Staff, and Volunteers of Special Olympics Indiana Lawrence County would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the generosity and compassion of the following businesses who supported our continued growth and success in 2025. Without your help, our athletes could not experience the positive improvements in their lives through the power of sports. Bless you all!”
The following businesses and organizations were recognized for their support:
Lawrence County Community Foundation
Knights of Columbus
Golden Corral
Smokin’ Jim’s
Hope’s Organics
SRMechanical
North Lawrence Water
Precise Systems
Big-O Tires
Sipes Auto
Tri-County Hydraulics
Airmaster
UAW Chapter 440
Thornes Homes
Lineal Contracting
Root’s RVs
Culver’s
Bubba’s
Wings & Rings
El Rancho del Burrito
Bandana’s
Chicago’s Pizza
Hoosier Hills Credit Union
Bedford Animal Hospital
Hubler Auto
Mitchell Floor Covering
Bedford Firefighters
Engelking Drugs
Community support remains essential to sustaining Special Olympics programs in Lawrence County, ensuring athletes continue to have access to meaningful training, competition, and inclusive opportunities throughout the year.
