Special Olympics Florida
Kenny Lawrence, CPRP, CPSI, has extensive experience in sports management and programming, currently serving as the Head Surf Coach for the Special Olympics Team Florida and as the Young Athletes Program Coordinator, focusing on special needs athletes. In addition to this role, Kenny holds the position of Director of Facilities, Parks and Recreation at the Indian Trail Improvement District and has been active as the President of the Northboro Park Historic Neighborhood Association. As the founder and Managing Director of the EVO 3 Extreme Sports Tour, Kenny emphasizes athlete safety while managing all aspects of the tour. Previous experience includes significant contributions as Special Needs Manager for the City of Deerfield Beach, where Kenny created the All-STAR Buddy program, as well as managing recreational programs and driving marketing efforts at Congo Bodyboards, resulting in a substantial increase in productivity and revenue.
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Special Olympics Florida
Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be a productive, respected and contributing members of their communities. Founded by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, serving 3.7 million people in more than 170 countries. In Florida, 25,000 athletes train and compete year round, in 20 different team and individual sports of their choice. Founded in 1972, Special Olympics Florida is a certified 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded solely through the generosity of individuals, businesses and civic groups. This support allows Special Olympics to never charge the athlete or their families a fee for participation.