Making something special

Special Olympics gold medalist Jackson Doudoukjian strikes a champion pose after his father, Richland County Sheriff's Deputy John Doudoukjian, Jr., mother Katherine and brother John III praised the the organization for giving their family a “sports home.” Tim Dominick tdominick@thestate.com

Representatives from law enforcement gathered with some Special Olympians at the South Carolina State House on Tuesday for the statewide kick-off for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics South Carolina.

Events and competitions go on year round. But the Southeast Winter Games are set for Feb. 7-9 in Boone, N.C., in the sports of alpine skiing, cross-country snowboarding and snowshoeing.

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