Bel Air community throws welcome party for Israeli Special Olympians

BEL AIR, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Forty Israeli Special Olympians participating in the Special Olympics World Games arrived Wednesday and were treated to a welcome party in Bel Air.

Many volunteers were on hand to help with the party, which included food, music and games for the athletes to enjoy.

The party was hosted by Chuck and Jamie Myers, whose daughter Lucy is also a Special Olympian.

Watch the athletes' welcome party in Jory Rand's report above.

To find out more information about the Special Olympics World Games, visit abc7.com/specialolympics.