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fi rst witnessed the malicious treatment Special Ed. day planner to document his daily activities and
students often face. engages in routine memory-related exercises.
“There were no classes for someone like me back One thing cemented in Jacobs’ memory, however,
then. I was placed in classes with some students is the close bond he shares with the kids in Special
who were mentally challenged. I started standing Olympics.
up for them. They’re human beings like me and “These athletes are my friends. It’s really
you.” rewarding to me to tell them they’re doing a good
When a roommate introduced Jacobs to the job in a game.”
Special Olympics, he immediately decided to get The sentiment is certainly mutual. Earlier this
involved. From coaching softball and bowling, to month at the Special Olympics Awards Banquet in
helping out with events, Jacobs feels he’s really Chandler, Jacobs was presented with the Volunteer
found his calling in becoming an advocate. of the Year award. He was surprised and humbled
“After the accident, I remember seeing the by the accolade.
stairway to heaven, but I knew it was not time yet. I
STSN photo by Shannon Lista
“I am very grateful,” says Jacobs. “I love working
wasn’t ready,” says Jacobs.
KEEPING TRACK: Following an accident that left him with memory
loss, Dwayne Jacobs uses a daily planner to keep track of events.
for Chandler Special Olympics. I can volunteer for
Now an avid volunteer with Chandler Special the rest of my life. Just to see the athletes’ faces
Olympics for more than fi ve years, Jacobs says before and after a game. That’s good enough for
working with the participants is what is most of the sport. He can certainly relate. It’s amazing. me.”
rewarding. It’s also where he met Kris, who also He had to grow up twice, and he’s exceeded
works for Special Olympics. expectations.”
Erica Ramos-Guevara is a freelance writer who lives in Queen
Creek with her husband and two children.
“Many of the kids don’t even realize he has this Jacobs still struggles with his memory. He
limitation with his memory,” says Kris. “He gives continues occasional therapy sessions to learn
it his all, being there and encouraging, regardless new ways to enhance his retention. He keeps a
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