The Chair introduced Ella Curtis, from Baildon, who had attended the meeting to thank the Committee for supporting her endeavours to take part in the Special Olympics World Games taking place in Abu Dhabi in March 2019.  Ella had received £250 following a successful funding bid to the Area Committee’s Grants Advisory Group and would be taking part in the games as part of Great Britain’s cycling team.

A representative of Bradford Disability Sport and Leisure addressed the Committee and stated that the funding was greatly appreciated.  He informed Members that Ella was one of five Bradford athletes who would be attending the Special Olympics World Games as part of the Great Britain team and that each athlete needed to raise around £3,500 to fund the trip.

Members thanked Ella for attending the meeting and wished her well during her participation in the Special Olympics World Games.