Campout Raises Over $10,000 for Special Olympics

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YUKON, Oklahoma -- A fundraiser brought in over $10,000 for the Special Olympics athletes of Yukon.

Corporal Tim Peters and Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Calvin Symes camped out on the Yukon Mill in an effort to raise funds and awareness for the athletes.

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Peters and Symes both have family members with disabilities. According to Peters, there are approximately 70 children with disabilities in Yukon, and the fundraiser could help send them to participate in the annual Special Olympics.

Activities organized by the Yukon Citizen's Police Academy, Friends of Yukon and Yukon Athletes helped draw donations from businesses and the general public.

Donations are still being accepting at the Yukon Police Station.

You can donate the Special Olympics Athletes of Yukon online.

The Oklahoma Special Olympics Summer Games will be held in Stillwater, from May 13 through 15.