Athlete:  Valerie Poole

County Program:  Lee

About:  I have been involved in Special Olympics since the 8th Grade, where I participated in Vincermos Therapeutic Riding Center and trained and competed in Dressage.  I have won many medals and ribbons over the years of which I am very proud.  I was awarded the National Medal at Port St. Lucie in 2003 for golf skills.  I compete in bowling and aquatics.  I have moved around Florida from Lake Worth to Ft. Myers.  I volunteer at the Villas Media Center.