Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program Connecticut is a non-profit organization set up to mainstream athletes who are developmentally disabled or have other special needs. We are a running and walking club set up specifically for these athletes. We stress important values; such as, Courage, Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Persistence, and Loyalty. These are all qualities that are needed to be successful in life. Our goals are simple; Inclusion, Independence, and Choice. Through running, we hope to build up the athlete's confidence and self-esteem. This will enable them to become more independent in their everyday lives and improve the quality of their lives. We achieve this through participation in mainstream running and walking events. We are the first club in Connecticut set up with these purposes in mind.
*There is no membership fee to our athletes. All coaches are volunteers and there are no paid staff. *
