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Jackie Chan with Special Olympics athletes in Beijing

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... Michael Phelps, Yao Ming, Nelson Mandela. What do all these people have in common? Find out
Get the SpiritThe latest issue of Special Olympics' "Spirit" magazine - featuring the 2009 World Games wrap-up - is now online. Check it out
Finding the Right NicheSusan Hughes-Payne wanted to volunteer in her community, but couldn’t find the right opportunity. Special Olympics turned out to be the perfect fit. Find out why
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Ten Things You Can DoVolunteer, coach, take the R-word pledge, watch a video or even make a video to help people with intellectual disabilities.Get started
Do You Love Sports?Special Olympics Unified Sports brings people with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team, getting fit, having fun and shattering stereotypes in the process.Get involved now
The Fabric of LifeSeeing each other with understanding makes our communities stronger, and that's a mission of Special Olympics.See how we do it
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