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Golf Unites Top Amateur with Special Olympics Athlete
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On 16 January 2000, ABC-TV's The Wonderful World of Disney released, "The Loretta Claiborne Story," the first prime time television movie about the life of a Special Olympics athlete.
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What's in a Name? New Jersey Sports & Training Center named in honor of Special Olympics' founder
 LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY, 19 JAN. Considering the vision and purpose of the new Eunice Kennedy Shriver Sports & Training Center in Lawrenceville, New Jersey (USA), the choice to name it in her honor is apropos indeed. . . read more
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Olympic Skater Michelle Kwan Participates in Special Olympics Competition Day in Beijing
 BEIJING, CHINA 21 JAN. At Beijing Sport University, Olympic figure skating champion Michelle Kwan took part in Special Olympics Competition Day on 21 January 2007 in Beijing, China. . . read more
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Special Olympics Board Member Vanessa Williams Honored at Golden Globe Awards
 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 15 JAN. Special Olympics Board Member Vanessa Williams and the cast of "Ugly Betty" received a Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy at the 2007 Golden Globe Awards . . .read more
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Statement from Special Olympics Regarding Fox Television Show "American Idol"
 WASHINGTON, DC, 21 JAN. Much has been said and written in recent days about the treatment of Jonathan Jayne, an American Idol contestant and former Special Olympics athlete, during his appearance before judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson that aired on Fox Network. . . read more
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It's Plunging Season! Law Enforcement Torch Run volunteers take the Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics
 19 JAN. From 1 January until the end of March, thousands of people will jump into frigid waters all over the United States and Canada to raise money for their local Special Olympics Programs. . . read more
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Special Olympics Recognizes PGA Professional Steve Carson with the Conrad Rehling Award
 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 17 JAN. Special Olympics presented the second annual Conrad Rehling Award to PGA Professional Steve Carson, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (USA), for his dedicated contributions to the growth of Special Olympics golf. . . read more
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6-9 Feb. 2007 |
Special Olympics International Board of Directors Meeting
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13-16 Feb. 2007 |
Special Olympics North America U.S. National Unified Sports Bowling Invitational
Reno, Nevada, USA
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14-18 Feb. 2007 |
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia European Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Tournament
Crna, Slovenia
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22 Feb. - 2 Mar. 2007 |
Special Olympics International Global Messenger Training
Washington, DC, USA
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27 Feb. 2007 |
Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day
Washington, DC, USA
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