By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
THE community and Doveton – two of the most important things to Juan Carlos Loyola.
For more than two decades, Carlos, as he is regularly known, has dedicated his time and heart to the disabled community, most of which has been as the director of the Doveton Special Soccer School, which opened in 1993.
The soccer school held its 12th annual Friendship Day on Friday 6 November, in which more than 100 children and adults with disabilities participated in a series of soccer games, with all of them awarded medals for their involvement.
Carlos opened up the competition this year to adults from support groups including Wallara, Blairlogie, Frankston SDS and The Bridge, following community consultation.
The friendship day opening ceremony and march began around 10am, after which the soccer competitions were held and then the special medal presentation.
For more information on the Doveton Special Soccer School, visit www.dovetonsss.com.au
