Florida 5Ks that fundraise for Special Olympics end in Miami NBC 6 South Florida [Video]

The end of a series of 5Ks along the state of Florida that fundraises and campaigns for the Special Olympics, concluded on Saturday in downtown Miami.  

This is the fourth year Special Olympics Florida has held its “Race for Inclusion,” to further support and empower athletes with intellectual disabilities reach their full potential—on and off the playing field.

The Race for Inclusion unites communities from Key West to the Panhandle in support of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Alain Figueroa is one of more than 75,000 athletes in Florida who get to participate in numerous sports at the Special Olympics.

“Track and field, swimming, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, softball, bowling,” he shared, listing all the sports he’s participated in.

He told NBC6 he first participated back in 2008 and over the years, it has taught him many lessons.

“Never giving up, staying persistent, actually stay active,” Figueroa added.

For Sergio Cano, who said he’s been competing since he was 10 …