Rent-to-own News - High Touch, Special Olympics team up this weekend

More than 400 athletes from around the state will gather in Wichita July 30 thru August 1 for the annual Special Olympics Kansas State Softball and Golf Tournament.

This is the second year the Tournament will be played in Wichita.  High Touch, Inc. is the presenting sponsor and has been working on planning the logistics of the Tournament since January.  This annual event is part of High Touch’s corporate stewardship program, which facilitates the company’s commitment to the local community in which its employees live and work. 

More than 100 High Touch volunteers will fan out across Cessna Activity Center and Plainview City Fields where they will spend their days serving lunches, keeping score, umpiring games, and most of all encouraging Special Olympics athletes.

“At High Touch, we feel it is important to be active participants in the community and giving back through efforts such as this is one of those initiatives,” said Wayne Chambers, High Touch president and CEO.  “Each year High Touch employees look forward to the Special Olympics Tournament, and I’m proud of them for taking the time to assist with in this cause.”

Chambers also noted that High Touch employees have raised enough money to support the success of the Tournament.  As High Touch joins Special Olympics Kansas in celebrating 40 years of hugs, cheers and inspiration, they will provide each athlete a commemorative t-shirt, water bottle and bracelet at Opening Ceremonies Saturday morning.

“High Touch employees have really stepped up to the plate to facilitate this Tournament from start to finish,” said Tim Rehder Special Olympics Kansas, SR. VP Sports & Competition. “They have raised the bar to ensure this event is memorable for our athletes.”

Tournament Details

• Golf will be played at Sierra Hills Golf Club with a shotgun start at 5:00 pm July 30
• Opening Ceremonies begins at 7:55 at Cessna Activity Center July 31
• The softball competition follows Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 am July 31 at Cessna Activity Center (2744 George Washington Blvd., Wichita, KS 67210) and Plainview City Fields (2819 Fees, Wichita, KS 67210)
• Individuals and businesses are encouraged to “Be A Fan” by attending the Tournament and support the athlete.
• Herman Lammers with Lakemary STARS will be the oldest athlete playing; at age 63 he will be on a Coach Pitch softball team