Lorraine Clark, 2008 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year
Lorraine Clark is a woman with a long history of contributing to her community through volunteer work. Her involvement with children's services, surf life saving, youth programs and disability support services has been hugely significant, however it is her contribution to the Special Olympics program for the past 18 years that has warranted this nomination for the 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award.
Special Olympics provide year round sports training and competition for people with an intellectual disability in a variety of Olympics type sports.
"As a swimming and basketball coach Lorraine developed a skills based program that eventuated in athletes achieving a level of competency that made access to training and competition in these sports a realistic goal. The success of her coaching can be measured by the large number of athletes who now compete at Regional, State and National Competitions".
From Lorraine we have learnt a deeper understanding of life and the true meaning of human happiness. She has taught us all about charity, compassion and tolerance. It is because of her that our athletes have learnt to believe in their own ability and this has given them the courage to keep going forward, opening their lives to much love and respect and given them self fulfilment.
"Lorraine Clark is the region's greatest treasure".
Find out more
- View the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony photos
- Meet the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award Regional winners and nominees
- Find out more about the 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award
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