Area 15’s Eckes named November’s Athlete of the Month

Name: Angie Eckes

Age: 28 years old

Hometown: Halifax, Virginia

No. of yrs Associated with Special Olympics: 21 yrs.

Sports: Swimming

Medals: 5 Gold, 6 Silver, 7 Bronze

Ribbons: 54 Blue, 24 Red, 20 Yellow

Education Status: Angie graduated from Halifax High School in 1993

Activities: Angie is a greeter in her local church, St.Pascals.

Angie on Special Olympics Virginia: “Meeting and making new friends at the swim meets,” is what Angie said is what SOVA has given to her.

 

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