CRESTON, Ohio (WJW) — For one Wayne County family, the meaning of community and courage has changed forever.
On Friday, more than 70 students from special education programs across Wayne County gathered at Norwayne High School for a track and field day like no other. They ran, rolled, and raced through adaptive sports stations designed just for them—from wheelchair basketball to javelin throwing and face painting.
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It’s all part of the “Best Day Ever,” a growing event revived just last year by former Creston Police Chief Bryon Meshew and his family. The inspiration? Their daughter Izabel, a passionate advocate for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
“We wanted to bring light to the multi-handicap community that doesn’t get any appreciation or recognition or any help in the community,” Meshew said…