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Rent-to-own News - High Touch hosts Special Olympics tournament

July 6, 2011

Hotdogs and hamburgers, the crack of the baseball bat and swinging the driver on a par 4, and it’s all happening at the Charles E. Watson Softball and Golf Tournament to benefit Special Olympics Kansas. Wichita is hosting this annual softball and golf competition July 29-31.

More than 400 athletes will participate in this action-packed weekend.

Employees of High Touch, the presenting sponsor, volunteered their time helping prepare for the tournament these past few months. Tracy Lucas, High Touch Executive Assistant, stated “By participating with Special Olympics Kansas, High Touch employees feel like they’re making a difference.

We’ve participated with the Special Olympics softball tournament for several years. We’ve witnessed firsthand the competitiveness and the overall excitement the athletes have for participating in sports. For this reason, High Touch employees and their families have become personally invested in Special Olympics Kansas.”

“The efforts and passion displayed by the employees of High Touch contributed immensely to the success of the tournament. We have seen an increase in team participation since the tournament has been held in Wichita. This speaks to the quality of the facilities, logistics and commitment of High Touch and the volunteers and sponsors they help recruit,” said Chris Hahn, President/CEO, Special Olympics Kansas.

The golf tournament will begin Friday at 4:30 p.m. It is a 9-hole scramble at Sierra Hills Golf Club. On Saturday and Sunday, athletes will participate in the softball tournament held at the Two Rivers Youth Club (TRYC) Fields. The different competitions include T-ball, coach-pitch and slow-pitch softball. There will be a Home Run Derby beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

Individuals and businesses throughout the state are encouraged to support by attending and cheering on these participants or donating Gatorade or water. For as little as $50 you can sponsor an athlete for the weekend activities. Contact Lucas at 316/831.8105 or log-on to http://www.ksso.org/sports/SoftballGolfTournament.html for a copy of the brochure and itinerary.

High Touch, Inc. is an employee-owned company that provides technology solutions to small and mid-size businesses. Based in Wichita, Kan., High Touch serves business clients with hardware and software services, Web site and Internet services, and network security solutions. For more High Touch information, visit www.hightouchinc.com.

In 1975, Special Olympics Kansas added softball as an official sport. Special Olympics Kansas provides training year-round in 22 sports to 5,489 athletes in Kansas. The organization also provides health and nutrition programs and leadership development. SOKS is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society.

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