Special Olympics
The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games announced today the official Games mascot. An eagle, named Morley, was chosen in honor of the late Morley Nelson, a champion of raptor conservation in Idaho and the West who devoted his life to educating others, especially young people. The mascot was unveiled at an assembly at Morley Nelson Elementary School in Boise today.
"Morley is a great symbol for these Games because he represents not only the wild beauty of Idaho but the spirit that Special Olympics athletes all share," said Heather Hill, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Members of Mr. Nelson's family were also in attendance. Norm Nelson, Morley Nelson's son, tol
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope, lit almost three months ago in Athens, Greece, where it began a 37,000 mile voyage across five continents, is scheduled to arrive in Idaho on 29 January in Coeur d'Alene to begin the Final Leg of its journey to the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
