Putting about $70,000 in play

Special Olympics Indiana supporters got some help from the agency's athletes during the recent annual Holiday in the Heartland party.

Guests were encouraged to put themselves through the paces, the way Special Olympians do, in a variety of games that organizers set up for fun.

Co-chair Greg Sandhage of Innovative got a few pointers from athlete LeeAnne Bettenhausen, who knew a thing or two about tossing a beanbag. Other Special Olympians were available to give pointers at each game.