Landscape Products (AKA: LPS Enterprises, Inc.) is a female owned full service commercial maintenance company that has been in business for 20 years.  LPS, run by Linda Veronneau and her husband Robert, donate to several charities to give back to the community, such as the Jim Haskins Memorial Ski/Board Challenge run by Bob’s Sea and Ski (Fairhaven) to benefit Special Olympics MA (SOMA).  LPS donates to such charities because they feel as though success is no good unless it can be shared.

LPS has been involved with SOMA for quite a few years now, ever since Linda’s son Christopher became an athlete, participating in numerous sailing and skiing events.  Christopher became involved with Special Olympics when he was in middle school, participating with Joel Sullivan from the Westport School system, as well as their favorite coach, George Chin.  One of Linda’s favorite memories of Special Olympics was when Christopher was awarded a brand new pair of racing skis for raising the most donation money through this Jim Haskins event.  Christopher had worked extremely hard to raise these funds, and he wears those skis proudly every time he hits the slopes.

The most rewarding aspect of her company being involved with Special Olympics is just “seeing the athletes smile, because that is all it they need to make it worth it,” says Veronneau. “It is an amazing program that has helped him to learn success, and gain self esteem, learn good sportsmanship, as well as a love of being active.  Without Special Olympics, our son would not be the man he is today” says Linda about Christopher.

A first time Gold Medal Sponsor of this event with a $2,500 donation, LPS has gone above and beyond the sponsor level. Not only did they bring many supporters to the event but they even offered a Live Auction prize right in the middle of the fantastic raffle that Bob’s Sea and Ski offer. They decided to auction off an irrigation system worth $2,000 which raised an addition $700 for SOMA.  Without companies like LPS who go above and beyond to donate money, SOMA would not be able to hold events like the Jim Haskins Memorial Ski/Board Challenge.  Their sponsorship has opened up the doors for many more athletes to succeed through SOMA sports and activities.