Lost one of my athletes today

[Jennasis]

I just need a hug. One of my Special Olympic athletes who was part of my 2007 World Games team passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Her mom says she went to sleep like normal but never woke up. This was a healthy, vivacious, adorable young lady and I am just so sad that she's gone. No idea of the cause yet.

She was such a wonderful girl with so much promise. She lived so far away from of all of us coaches and essentially had to coach herself (she was an equestrian) at home before World Games. She performed amazingly in China at the event..spent most of it glued to my hip, holding my hand and smiling non-stop!

If you can spare a prayer for Savannah and her family, please take a moment for them.

Thanks.

 

[DizBelle]

I'm so sorry....

 

[Handbag Lady]

Oh, dear. I am so sorry.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

from my family to yours and hers.

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I'm so sorry to hear this, thoughts and prayers to the family.

 

[Rose&Mike]

 

[SaraJayne]

 

[BEloveDisney]

I coach Special Olympics too and know some people who went to the world games that year too. I've also lost some athletes. It is terribly sad. My thoughts are with you.

 

[nmmom95]

I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.

 

[Robinrs]

Oh, no... I'm so sorry. Prayers for her family AND you...

 

[disneyismyname]

I'm so sorry....

 

[dis-happy]

Heartbreaking.

 

[Deb in IA]

 

[wdwfan16]

This is sad news. That poor family.

 

[C.Ann]

I just need a hug. One of my Special Olympic athletes who was part of my 2007 World Games team passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Her mom says she went to sleep like normal but never woke up. This was a healthy, vivacious, adorable young lady and I am just so sad that she's gone. No idea of the cause yet.

She was such a wonderful girl with so much promise. She lived so far away from of all of us coaches and essentially had to coach herself (she was an equestrian) at home before World Games. She performed amazingly in China at the event..spent most of it glued to my hip, holding my hand and smiling non-stop!

If you can spare a prayer for Savannah and her family, please take a moment for them.

Thanks.

I certainly will.. She sounds like a wonderful girl..

My condolences to you as well..

 

[WDWtrlrprktrsh]

sorry. I had a little brother who was born with downs syndrome. They are special people, with such big hearts.

 

[tiggerlover]

So very sorry for your loss.

 

[4nana]

I'm so sorry and send prayers of comfort at this most difficult to Savannah's family, friends, and you . May sweet Savannah RIP as she smiles from above.