NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Special Olympics New Mexico hosted its annual “Posole Olé Fun Walk” Saturday just in time for the holidays. The event serves as a fundraiser.
During the event, people took part in a one-mile walk led by Santa Claus himself.
It was the first in-person fundraiser walk to take place since the pandemic.
Special Olympics athletes raised money for their teams for a month leading up to Saturday with the top team and individual fundraisers taking home a prize.
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Of course, there were posole, burritos, and donuts for people to enjoy. There were also crafts and a raffle at the event.
