Virginia Beach’s Buffington named December’s Athlete of the Month

Name: Ashley Buffington

Area: 2

Hometown: Virginia Beach

No. of yrs in Special Olympics: 1997-2000 and 2003.

Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, and Tr

Current coaches: Courtney Buffington, Jim Stott, Emmett Bunch

Any Special Olympics major accomplishments: Ashley participated in a track & field video for Special Olympics International.

Other interests: Downloading music, writing to friends and using the computer.

Current school or last school attended: Gilroy High School, Gilroy CA

Favorite Food: Shrimp and Chicken Strips

Favorite Sports Team or Sports Person: 49ers, Tarheels,
and NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Why you enjoy Special Olympics: Doing sports she loves and having fun with friends.

 

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