Family grateful for cherished event

Makes memories at annual Special Olympics

Jason and Casey Hurst enjoy the Ballocity attraction at the Clubhouse at Hackers with son Tucker Lanier during Special Olympics Friday. Tucker, who has Hunter syndrome, or mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), is a regular participant and the Hursts, who are professional photographers, give back by shooting pictures at events.

113012 UNITED WAY HURST 01 — Jason and Casey Hurst enjoy the Ballocity attraction at the Clubhouse at Hackers with son Tucker Lanier during Special Olympics Friday. Tucker, who has Hunter syndrome, or mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), is a regular participant and the Hursts, who are professional photographers, give back by shooting pictures at events.

Note: This story is part of a continuing series on local United Way agencies.Even before the bowling ball rolled by 11-year old Tucker Lanier crashed into the pins, the young boy’s face lit up.A smile flashed as the pearly targets rattled and fell — how many of them, irrelevant. Friends and family bowling alongside Tucker joined the celebration, clapping and offering congratulations to the Special Olympics athlete. Tucker’s parents Jason and Casey Hurst stood next to their boy, sharing in a moment they say means the world to them.

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