Husky Committed Service Week Begins With Husky Heroes
May 18, 2026 | Football, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
This story will be updated throughout the week.
SEATTLE – Washington Athletics staff and student-athletes kicked off the annual Husky Committed Service Week on Sunday with Husky Heroes.
UW Athletics, in partnership with Symetra, welcomed individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to Husky Ballpark for a carnival-style field day with interactive sports stations, inflatable activities, snacks, goodie bags, and T-shirts.
Husky student-athletes engaged with participants from the Down Syndrome Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Special Olympics WA., Summit Community Center, UW Haring Center, Hilltop Elementary, Gigi's Playhouse, The Arc and more.
The Huskies will partner with four more local organizations throughout the week.
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