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 Newsletter #20: A regular news update on the global Special Olympics movement 5 May 2008 
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Special Olympics Salutes Quincy Jones on his 75th Birthday
Jones honored for support of athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
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NBA Great Sam Perkins Launches Special Olympics Basketball Program in Senegal
Perkins continues Ambassador work for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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Volunteer Sports Officials Needed for 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games
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Be a fan of pride. Meet the Manzaneres family
Lia Manzaneres
Lia did us proud as she won her first gold medal, which she brought to school to encourage her classmates, who are also children with special needs, to participate in Special Olympics events.
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FOCUS ON Global Football Initiative
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Special Olympics has launched a new global initiative to expand football opportunities for players with intellectual disabilities.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the Exclusive Hotel Sponsor of Special Olympics, will donate US$50 to Special Olympics for select beds sold online or through its Westin at Home catalog.
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