Farewell to RDO Clubs Adam Rochford

Everyone at Special Olympics Eastern Region, and Special Olympics Ireland in general, would like to express our deepest gratitude to Adam Rochford as he moves on in his career.

Adam has been a key player in how the organisation has grown over his 4 years as RDO for Clubs. His kindness, intelligence, work ethic and most of all his sense of humour will truly be missed.

Regional Director Oisin Jordan spoke extremely highly of Adam, saying: "I am really proud of Adam for taking the next step in his career and delighted to have played a part. His leadership, dedication and ambition has had a positive impact on so many. He really will be missed but his legacy will continue to resonate within the team and organisation."

Thank you for everything Adam, Wicklow LSP are lucky to have you, the very best of luck in your future endeavours!

Here’s how Eastern Region athletes have experienced Adam’s positive impact:

Rebecca Nolan (Athlete Leader): “I would like to say thank you for all the help and support Adam has given me over the last couple of years and I am really going to miss him.”

Ashwin Maliyakal (Athlete Leader): “Adam was very funny, good sense of humour, very caring and hardworking always checking on us to see if we need help and brought great structure to the programme and having that great presence around us.”

Stephen Whitehead (Malahide Football Athlete): “Thanks, Adam, for all your help and support over the last few years. Between supporting clubs returning to action post-Covid, to personally supporting me getting set up on the JustGo membership system, to the many questions I had over APF forms etc, and to your support at various SO League Football Events. You were always very approachable and helpful when we needed you, and you always did things with a smile and good sense of humour. We will miss you a lot and best of luck for future.”