Special thanks to rec programs, staff

Published 12:46 pm Thursday, June 14, 2012

I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for the excellent recreational programs that Auburn offers to its residents with unique needs and abilities.

My daughter has been participating in program activities for about 18 months and has enjoyed herself tremendously. She has had the opportunity to try new activities and team sports, ranging from bowling to basketball and everything in between.

The staff is awesome. Caring, compassionate, patient and fun. Linette has enjoyed spending time with the staff and the other athletes as much, if not more, than playing the actual sport. She has learned new skills on the playing field and for life.

All of this would not be possible without the efforts and drive of Jamie Werner. She is truly one of the most wonderful, kind and caring people I have ever met. She strives to include every person who wants to participate and creatively does whatever is possible to make it happen, whether that is modifying equipment, modifying activities or wholeheartedly encouraging the athlete to do what they can and what they love.

I am amazed as I watch her make extra efforts for each individual. This is, of course, obvious during the Herculean effort it takes to make the recent Summer Games a success but is really even more impressive with the day to day care and attention.

Thank you to Auburn and thank you to Jamie Werner.

– Angie Norman