Kindra Ponzio talks with Mike Preciado, Regional Sports Director, Special Olympics Nor Cal, Fresno. Preciado shares success stories and impact of the games with the athletes, many with developmental disabilities. He tells us how competitive the athletes are and how happy they are to receive any award. Preciado says that it builds self confidences, helps make better eating choices, and how encouraging they are to each other.
Original airdate: 7/16/2023
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Kindra joined EMF in 2001 and she covers Northern and Central California, Southern Oregon, and Northern Nevada including major markets Sacramento and Bay Area/San Francisco.
