A Very Special Saturday

Independent Pilots Association Supports Special Olympics Montana

Allan Brownlow a cousin of athlete Stuart Brownlow in Helena contacted me about helping to support a program that has done so much for his cousin. I met Allan and his family in Helena as he presented us with a check for $10,000 for the State Summer Games. Mr. Brownlow is a pilot for UPS and lives in Louisville, Kentucky.  Also in the picture is Allan's Grandmother, Catherine Brownlow, a "young 102 years old." She is quite a lady, as she lives by herself, does her own taxes, and manages two rental properties. 

Also in the pictures is Stuart's mother, Collette Brownlow.Having met with Allan several times on the phone, starting about two months ago, I have had the pleasure of getting to know him quite well.  He applied to the Independent Pilots Association, an association of UPS pilots for the donation. It was a very special day indeed.

	UPS Pilot Alan Brownlow, left; Stuart Brownlow with check in hand, center; and Jim Lawrence, Vice President of Development for Special Olympics Montana state office with the big smile.

About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to 2.5 million adults and children with intellectual disabilities across 165 countries. The Special Olympics movement offers one of the world's greatest platforms for acceptance and inclusion for all people–regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences.