Team Tim Tebow Gives Big to Special Olympics of CT

Team Name: Tim Tebow

Team Members: Matt Edwards, Kyle Saroka, Bryana Saroka and Kaitlyn White

Charity: Connecticut Chapter of Special Olympics 

When Matt Edwards and Kyle Saroka were freshmen, they participated in ’s Student Council’s first , raising about $500 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Edwards, now a junior, was happy that Student Council advisor Stephanie Byrd decided to host the program again thisyear.

“I was disappointed we didn’t do it last year because it was such a success my freshman year,” he said. “When she told us about it this year, the entire Student Council was excited to get involved again.”

Edwards and Saroka teamed up with freshmen Bryana Saroka and Kaitlyn White and the team, which they named Tim Tebow, decided to fundraise for Special Olympics of Connecticut.

“Because it is local and we’re all athletes, it touched home because we felt that we’re doing something that we feel a part of,” said Edwards. “Not everyone can participate in every day sports so we can reach out and help them enjoy the same benefit. Everyone deserves the same opportunities.”

Team Tim Tebow has set a fundraising goal of $500 to $750 and is already on its way with close to $300 raised. Team members have collected money at hockey and basketball games and also solicited donations from co-workers, friends and family. Edwards and Kyle Saroka also plan to offer driveway shoveling services for $10 when it snows again.

Because Edwards is a runner, his dream would be to donate the money toward resurfacing the track at the Special Olympics’ facility, though he says he will be happy for the money to go “wherever they find it most beneficial.”

Edwards also is quick to point out that the project is not only beneficial for the recipient of the donations.

“Reaching out a helping hand not only helps other people, it makes you feel better as a person,” he said. “It makes you feel good about yourself, helps the community and makes it a better place. More people should get involved in helping the community.”

To make a donation or have your driveway shoveled next time it snows, call Matt Edwards at 203-535-9736.