Lenny's Shoe & Apparel Strikes Gold by Raising Over $3,000 to Support Special Olympics Vermont

WILLISTON, VT - In true Olympic spirit, Vermonters went for the gold and raised over $3,000 for local athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Lenny's Shoe & Apparel held a month-long change roundup in June, and the stores and its customers collectively raised $3,186.08 for Special Olympics Vermont.

Lenny's district manager Bobbie Jo Roby presented that donation to Lisa DeNatale, President and CEO of Special Olympics Vermont on Wednesday, July 10 at Lenny's in Williston.

Customers chose to roundup the change from their purchases to donate to Special Olympics Vermont. Nine lucky donors who made gold medal donations of $5 won Lenny's gift cards ranging in value from $50 to $150.

“Supporting local organizations is something our staff and customers are passionate about,” said Bobbie Jo. “Vermont is a small state where we can all ban together and make a big difference.”

About Special Olympics Vermont
Special Olympics Vermont is part of a global movement that works year around to foster inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities by using the power of sport to showcase their gifts and abilities. For more information, visit www.specialolympicsvermont.org.