Look Before You Leap . . . to Conclusions It's never a good idea to jump to conclusions about people with intellectual disabilities. Just ask Darryl Dawkins, a former professional basketball player famed for his high-jump slam-dunk. . . read more   Action Pick up a copy of USA Today on 27 July to see Special Olympics featured on the front page of the print edition as part of USA Today's 25th Anniversary celebration in which they recognize the outstanding work of charities around the country.   Did You Know? According to Special Olympics' latest census, 70 percent of all Special Olympics athletes are 22 or younger.

Follow the Torch! WASHINGTON, D.C. Keep track of the "Flame of Hope" as athletes and law enforcement officers carry this symbol of hope and understanding of people with intellectual disabilities across five continents on their way to the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games. They'll be in Washington D.C. on 26 July. Be a fan and come out to cheer them on. . . read more

Special Olympics Team USA Training Camp NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (USA) The training camp for Special Olympics Team USA was held last week. In preparation for the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games, teammates are gathering in every country around the world to meet, bond and train, before arriving in Shanghai, China, to compete from 2-11 October, in the largest global sporting event to take place in 2007. . . read more

Timothy Shriver Receives 2007 Humanitarian Award from Lions Club International CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (USA) Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver was honored by Lions Clubs International with the 2007 Lions Humanitarian Award, the highest accolade bestowed by the service club organization. . . read more

Garth Brooks Surprises Athletes at the Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (USA) The excitement level in the host city of Stillwater went beyond all expectations when legendary country music star Garth Brooks surprised everyone by walking onto the bocce field during competition of the Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games. . .  read more

Special Olympics Oregon Youth Games Exceed Expectations OREGON, USA More than 1,200 children and their family members turned out for the unveiling of this engaging and innovative NikeGO initiative designed to increase youth participation in Special Olympics Oregon sports programs. . .  read more

Special Olympics Provider Directory Opens to Public 20 July 2007 WASHINGTON, DC Designed to provide an easy-to-use means for people with intellectual disabilities and their families to find a health-care professional in their area, the Provider Directory is on its way to being the largest list of health-care providers for people with intellectual disabilities in the United States. . .  read more

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