Special Olympics Spring Games

Athletes race down the track during the 100 meter race of the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Timmy Dodson takes the gold medal in the 50 meter run during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Brad Minx waits for the start of the 100 meter wheelchair race during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Kathy Wilson takes the gold medal in the 100 meter walk during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Bill Mack measures the distance between Bocce balls during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Around 350 athletes from 14 counties compete in 19 events during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Collin Wilson holds his mother Ginger's hand during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Lisa Berryhill takes her turn at Bocce ball during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Kaylee Skelton competes in the softball toss during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Aaron Arena, right, watches as Elijah Connell competes in the softball toss during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Eric Sanders takes his turn at Bocce ball during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Officer A.C. Walker awards Kenneth Whitworth, left, the silver and Timmy Dodson the gold medal in the 50 meter run during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Collin Wilson gives his mother Ginger a peck on her cheek as they wait with his grandmother Rita and brother Cordell during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)

Vernell Beach takes the gold medal in the wheelchair race Saturday, April 2, 2011. Around 350 athletes from 14 counties compete in 19 events during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University. (Laura Simon)