The law firm of Halloran & Sage is proud to announce its support of the 2005 Special Olympics Connecticut Eastern Regional Games. Halloran & Sage has been an enthusiastic sponsor of the games, scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2005 at the University of Hartford, Weaver High and Watkinson School, for several years.

The games kicked-off at 9:00 a.m. with opening ceremonies at the University of Hartford. The track and field competition took place at Weaver High, aquatics and tennis at University of Hartford and soccer at Watkinson School.

"The athletes that participate in Special Olympics Connecticut are true champions," notes Bill McGrath, Jr., Managing Partner of Halloran & Sage. "Connecticut Special Olympics does an exceptional job celebrating athletes' potential and abilities. That's a philosophy that we agree with at our law firm, and that's why we have supported the event for so many years. We encourage the community to join with us and welcome the return of CT Special Olympics to Hartford."

Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.