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www. Char l es tonWomenPodcas t . com | www. ReadCW. com | www. I ns tagram. com /Char l es tonWomen CW periodically to well-known entertainers and other people, including the president of Special Olympics, to add content. It’s nationally produced. ESPN came to us live in the driveway last year. I’m making the 2,400 throws myself, but in other states, they may choose to do a relay.” But she doesn’t care how they do it, as long as they raise money, she said. Antonelli described how her project began. “The need for Special Olympics funding and my job viewing sports through an offensive lens, whether shooting or analyzing. I’ve got an incredible career, but the fundraiser is a focus.” Her middle son, Frankie, was born 24 years ago with Downs Syndrome. “It’s so important for families with special needs children to live their lives, and sports can be a part of it. Those without time or money are helped with the Special Olympics. My son and children like him are my motivation. It’s what makes our story more compelling — because it’s from the heart.” When Frankie was young, Antonelli helped to establish the Lowcountry Buddy Walk to raise money for the Downs Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry. Later, she co- founded Frankie and Friends, an anti-bullying campaign in schools. Frankie has travelled around the country, speaking on its behalf. He is now a student in Clemson’s LIFE Program, which prepares young adults with intellectual disabilities for employment and independent living while living on campus. There, Frankie is on an intramural sports team and is a manager of Tigers women’s basketball. He’s also in a fraternity and has a job. Antonelli’s professional career in sports began at North Carolina State University, where she played guard on the women’s basketball team for four years under Coach Kay Yow, with whom the team went to the NCAA Tournament feature Cut t i ng down the net wi th Frank i e. IS YOUR ACCOUNTANT SAVING YOU MONEY? At Veris, we meet with you throughout the year to identify life changes that may alter your tax outcome. Then we recommend strategies PRIOR to the deadline so there are no surprise tax bills! That is the Veris Proactive Advantage. On average, we identify over $15,194 in tax savings for Veris advanced tax planning clients! Mount Pleasant (843) 881-4477 West Ashley (843) 266-5400 North Charleston (843) 308-1886 VerisCPA.com