Spence
Davidson, NC, USA
337 days ago
ADVOCACY
I am working hard to educate local kids about the R-Word Campaign.
Katie
Simsbury, CT, North America
440 days ago
SPORT
I volunteer for Special Olympics track and field and golf. I enjoyed volunteering for Special Olympics so much that I am going to school to become a special education teacher!
Barb
Alton, IL, Madison
446 days ago
On November 13, 2010, the staff of the Alton Community Unit School District came together to raise funds for Special Olympics. We had a great time and were able to raise over $3700 through a Talent Show.
Sara
Southbridge, Ma, USA
446 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I have been doing Special Olympics since i was 8 yrs old i make alot of friends and to this day i will still be in SO for the rst of my life . i will make new friends on my way
winnieand tim downey
clifton heights, pa, usa
447 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
we have fun play softball and bowling bocce
Caroline
Vienna, VA, USA
449 days ago
ADVOCACY
Myself and other peer buddies from Oakton High School's Best Buddies chapter went with a group of our buddies to our school's Homecoming Dance. It was a perfect opportunity to show that people with disabilities deserve the same high school experience
Aaron
Klamath Falls, OR, Klamath
479 days ago
SPORT
On September 25, 2010 I planned a bowl-a-thon for Special Olympics athletes AND their families, friends, and spectators to bowl together during our regular bowling season. We raised about $1,500 and everyone had fun and celebrated Eunice Shriver!
Samantha
Wellesley, MA, USA
482 days ago
SPORT
During the week of October 22, the Best Buddies chapter at my school is holding a sports equipment drive. All of the donations will be given to a local sports center for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Lizzy
Dolores , Colorado , United States
482 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I have lots of friends that partisapate in Special Olympics. Love always.
robbie
Brisbane west, qld, aus
483 days ago
SPORT
i play soccer it is cool to play and win or lost
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robbie
Brisbane west, qld , aus
483 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
i have good friend in special olympics it is cool and fun thack you for do the it is cool
OHS Best Buddies
Oxford, Ma, united states
487 days ago
EDUCATION
The Oxford High School Best Buddies Chapter put on an assembly for Spread the word to end the word in March.
Emily
Oxford, Ma, United States
487 days ago
SPORT
I am playing on a Special Olympics soccer team as a helper with my Best Buddy!! I am so excited for the tournament !!! :D
Emily
Oxford, Ma, United States
487 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I have been in Best Buddies for the past 3 years, I have an E-buddy, and my Best Buddy Nicole!! We hang out all the time and really are best friends!!!
THOMAS
whaleyville, md, circle
488 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
did THE R WORD IS BAD
THOMAS
whaleyville, MD, USA
488 days ago
ADVOCACY
MY A special olympics
Julie B
Dogtown, CA, USA
492 days ago
I signed up to fundraise for "Over the Edge" Special Olympics Event
Check it out: http://bit.ly/whenpigsfly
Jacob
CDA, Idaho, U.S
493 days ago
ADVOCACY
thanks to eunice and her daughter i joined Special Olympics my life is changed because i met someone in my life also like to be speaker for business help and understand people with disability
Mei Zhen
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
493 days ago
For presenting my great respect to Mrs.Shriver, I would devote my rest of life to Special Olympic movement.
Parvathy
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
494 days ago
ADVOCACY
I organised a training program for the young adults on Self advocacy
Ashleigh
New York, NY, USA
494 days ago
SPORT
Our office volunteered at Special Olympics in New York, and cheered on athletes participating in softball and bocce. It was a tremendous day, full of enthusiasm and great competition!
Avis
Atikokan, ON, Canada
494 days ago
I will continue to Coach Special Olympics Athletes in Swimming in my small community of Atikokan, ON, Canada. And I will continue to help fundraise at our community fundraisers to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Atikokan. Avis Henderso
Laura
Eugene, Oregon, USA
495 days ago
EDUCATION
I will continue to both teach and learn with with my middle school special needs students, and I rededicate myself to their acceptance within our community. I volunteer my services for the Special Olympics Swim meet in Corvallis, OR on October 2.
Stephen Coston
Montvale, NJ/USA, USA
495 days ago
ADVOCACY
I made a speech presentation in dedication of Eunice Kennedy Shriver at the New Jersey Special Olympics Headquarters. The speech letter was put in a time capsule and buried in the brick and it will not open up until July 20, 2068.
Michael
Wake Forest, NC, USA
495 days ago
EDUCATION
I sent information on Eunice Kennedy Shriver and EKS Day to all members of my extended family, played 107 holes of golf in a golf marathon for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and made a donation in her honor.
becky klina
prospect park , pa, usa
495 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
i ihelpesmy friend arbny at camp doing the sports ain the color group
Lynn
Jackson, nj, united states
495 days ago
ADVOCACY
I did the R word campaign at my college also..
My family made a video to spread the word to end the word CHECK IT OUT!!!!!
Eunice Kennedy Shriver is a part of this video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shrZDfqUcvM
Rebecca
Indianapolis, IN, United States
495 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
Friendship and Service - I recruited friends to join me for "Paint the Town" in Indianapolis. We spent the morning meeting new people, telling them about Best Buddies, and painting an older house that needed a fresh coat!
Kirsten
Springfield, VA, USA
495 days ago
SPORT
My son and I participated in the DC dedication of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Soccer field. It was a wonderful day.
Felicity
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
495 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
My best buddies chapter is holding our first meeting in honor of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. We are trying to greatly increase membership this year.
Michelle
Summerville, SC, USA
495 days ago
SPORT
Cheered my daughter, and the other athletes on, during a Miracle League game.
Melba
Tallahassee, FL, USA
495 days ago
SPORT
Our local television station came to the our swim training and interviewed volunteers, athletes, parents and coaches about their involvement in Special Olympics. The interviews captured the essence of her the legacy she has left us to carry on.
Xiaoyue (Rockie)
Knoxville, TN , U.S.A
495 days ago
EDUCATION
I will keep doing an EKS ACT in her honor too. Every year, in University of Tennessee, Knoxville. There is an R word campaign on campus. We will keep doing this.
Veronica Navarro
San Mateo, CA, United States
495 days ago
SPORT
I helped with the young athlete play and discover day. I am also a special Olympic althlete. I love special Olympics and I hope this day will bring in more typical people into the movement
mike
chandler , az, usa
496 days ago
for my act of unity i work for a specail ed class and help out all of the stdurnts of the class i whsed i got to meet eunic but she will all ways be in my hart
Jerry
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
496 days ago
SPORT
Today I spent the afternoon as a volunteeer at the Bowling Tournament that was sponsored by Special Olympics South Florida. The team came in first place for their group and I was really proud of their efforts!!
Margo
NY, NY, USA
496 days ago
SPORT
I went to New Rochelle, NY and participated in the NBA basketball clinic with SO Athletes and many friends of SO too including Board Member Vanessa Williams and NBA STARS Dawkins and EWING - A great day!
Kyle
Salt Lake City, UT, usa
496 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
My Best Buddy Alex and I hung out and did one of his favorite things - Recycled!
Sandy
Broomfield, CO, USA
496 days ago
ADVOCACY
EKS has inspired me for 40 years. I will continue her inspiration by using that quote every time I speak to a group about our residential community, Glory Community. She was all about inclusion and acceptance and so are we!
Todd
Orlando, FL, US
496 days ago
SPORT
I pledge to keep volunteering at the events here in FL, to make each athlete's day and competitions the best that they can be. God Bless the Special Olympics, God Bless ALL the Athlete's from around the Globe, and God Bless Ms. Shriver!!!!
Tine Pettersen
Sandefjord, norway, Norway
496 days ago
I saw Eunice Kennedy Shriver first time in NAGANO. I am thankfull for knowing the Special olympics And i was enjoined also the olypics game in IDAHOW In 2013 I supoose to go to SEOULI am proud and thankfull for abel to follow this .Thank you
carmen
makati, na, philippines
496 days ago
ADVOCACY
Today, a good friend of mine celebrated his 40th birthday . My birthday greeting card to him came with a photo of us introducing Opening Eyes to the Special Olympics Philippines 10 years ago and i thanked my friend for joining me in the endeavor.
Joel
Oak Park, IL., U.S.A.
496 days ago
ADVOCACY
I am the Executive Director of WSANA, information of use to Special Olympics Athletes is posted on our website www.wsana.org, a website which has been visited by over 212,000 persons. WSANA also has a effort to get persons to use People First Languag
Gillian
Chicago, IL, USA
496 days ago
ADVOCACY
“I pledge to spread her message of hope, inclusion, and acceptance through my blog, facebook, and twitter on EKS Day."
Amy Harvey
San Antonio, TX, United States
496 days ago
Although I'm unable to attend anything, I pledge to Spread the Word and Awareness of EKS!
Brenda
Magnolia, Texas, USA
497 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I will insprire my athletes to do their best in her honor in our incoming competitions. We will dedicate them to EKS. We will always the dream she had and continue it thur the many years to come. God bless her for the years of love she gave.
Anneliese
Nashville, TN, USA
497 days ago
Best Buddies Tennessee will be participating in a community service project in honor of EKS. We will be painting and landscaping at a local high school.
Mary
Carencro, LA, USA
497 days ago
My daughter and i will be sporting our Special Olympics tshirts tomorrow to support this wonderful thing! She is and athelete and am very proud of her! I will offer info to anyone who asks about it.
Joy
Naperville, IL, USA
497 days ago
ADVOCACY
I presented an EKS lesson to 3 of my Adapted PE/Peer Partner classes utilizing EKS Website, experience at YA Summit in Omaha 2010, and Olivia H.'s one woman act on EKS via Youtube and promoted Project Unify.
Donnie
Hollywood, CA, USA
497 days ago
SPORT
I will be at the Allied War Veterans Memorial Arena in Everett, Ma. with Michelle Kwan, who will be putting on a skating clinic for Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners. I can't wait! I hope to see old friends and meet new ones!
Kim
Washington, DC, USA
497 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I am attending the EKS Day event in Washington DC and celebrating a new field being named after Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Sandra
Washington, DC, USA
497 days ago
ADVOCACY
I plan on attending the EKS "Soccer Celebrations & Field Dedication event in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 25th
Ashley Tirado
Miami, Fl, USA
497 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
The University of Miami and High School Chapters Across Miami-Dade County will be hosting a Beach Clean up and Buddy Picnic on Sat. Sept. 25 from 10-2 pm at Marjory Stoneman Doeglas Nature Center in Key Biscayne.
Ashley
Miami, Fl, US of A
497 days ago
In Miami, The University of Miami and certain BB High School chapters will be celebrating EKS Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center (6767 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne, FL 33149).
10am-2pm Buddy Beach Clean-up and Picnic!
michael
burlington, nc, burlington
497 days ago
i will be thinking of her, how much she helped with special olympics, iam an athlete in special olympics in alamance county, nc, i play special olympic basketball 5 on 5, bowling
Christopher Gereke
Spring, Texas, USA
497 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
At Spring High School we are celebrating EKS Day by wearing GREEN, doing value spirit links, and making students aware by joining Facebook!
Tomorrow we are having Project Unify/SOTX Soccer and Softball for all ages!!
Be a Fan!
Alex
Sydney, NSW, Australia
497 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
Tomorrow I am meeting new Special Olympics athletes in Sydney, Australia and will celebrate life, sport and Special Olympics and how we together create fun, laughter, happiness, equality and most of all friendship!
Cathy
Central, MA, USA
498 days ago
ADVOCACY
Thru volunteer work and self knowledge I continue to try and educate others that children on the autism spectrum are more similar than different than any other person and just want acceptance.
Bingham High Best Buddies
South Jordan, UT, USA
498 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
At Bingham High School, we had an announcement over the school tv system that told about EKS day and suggested you sit by someone new at lunch or go to the football game. Hopefully, we get a great turn out! We will sit by our Buddies at lunch!
Nick
Avon , Indiana , United states
498 days ago
ADVOCACY
Last year as a freshman in high school, I started a Best Buddies chapter. I did it to honor Eunice Kennedy Shrivers name in changing the world for people who have an intellectual or developmental disability. I am proud to be apart of her mission.
Katie Biven
Round Rock, Texas, US
498 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
35 students from Cedar Valley middle school are learning how to become friends with everyone through sports and games. Modeling acceptance of people with a variety of abilities. Learning from each other and having fun!
Shannon
Houston, TX, USA
499 days ago
EDUCATION
I will educate others about the awesome joy that children with special needs possess and spread the word about rare chromosomal syndromes.
robbie
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
499 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
We, the Best Buddies Blues Band, play gigs. We interact with others. We promote inclusion by including all people in the band - with intellectual disabilities and those without. We hang out with our buddies, play music, and have fun.
Lisa
Lewiston, Id, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
499 days ago
I pledge to crochet some scarfs for the Winter Olympics and ask 3 other people to join me as well. I will also post on facebook for awearness of Special Olympics
Amber
Keller, Texas, USA
499 days ago
EDUCATION
I will become the best life skills teacher I can be and start educating other students about the value in individuals with special needs. I will press to have my students included in school activities and form bonds between all kinds of students!
Jennifer
Philadelphia, PA, USA
499 days ago
ADVOCACY
I pledged to spread her message of hope, inclusion, & acceptance through my blog by tagging 5 bloggers & posting links, iconic quotes, videos, & suggestions for Acts of Unity. I helped spread the word through fb & twitter.
Sara
Baytown, TX, US
499 days ago
ENCOURAGEMENT: I will encourage my brother, who lives his life with Fragile X Syndrome. I'll encourage with words, prayer, and dedicate myself to attend his Special Olympics games/events as he inspires me daily.
tanealya
great falls, mt, usa
500 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
i made a friend during yac meetings and got along with them and hangedout with them and plus i hang out with sam mcleod
Arden
Selinsgrove, PA, Snyder
500 days ago
SPORT
I will spend September 25th at our local street fair passing out information on the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign and taking Special Olympics athletes to roller skating practice.
Carey
madison, WI, USA
500 days ago
ADVOCACY
My daughter has special needs so I support her and children with special needs in many ways. Just showing others how to accept her and treat her like everyone else in school, neighborhood, and many other places are my EKS acts!
Katie
Springboro, OH, USA
500 days ago
EDUCATION
I "Spread the Word to End the R Word" by sharing information about this campaign on Facebook, my daughter's CarePage, and e-mail. I seek out teachable moments to promote sensitivity and respect for those with intellectual disabilities.
Alex
Vienna, Vienna, Austria
500 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I work with Special olmpics Austria for more than 7 Years. Next Week we join them again ag the familydays of SOAustria.
I'm proud to Be a Part of the SO Family
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Bob
Merritt Island, Fl, USA
500 days ago
SPORT
My wife and I and my two children have been Special Olympics Track and Field coaches for 3 years. On Saturday, September 25, I will be playing on Brevard County's Unified Softball Team at our Area Games in Central Florida.
Mark
Spring Hill, Florida, USA
500 days ago
SPORT
This Saturday, I will be competing at the Area Bowling Competition @ Seminole Lanes. If called on,I will recite the Athlete's Oath in her Honor. Having known her, It will truly be an honor to do so.
Pam
Vero Beach, Fl, USA
500 days ago
ADVOCACY
Indian River County will have an event in Sebastian Florida with swimming, bowling and a BBQ. We will brainstorm about fundraising as well as have some fun.
Marcia
Wilton Manors, Florida, United States
500 days ago
SPORT
I have been involved with Special Olympics Broward County (Florida) since 1983 as both coach and volunteer. I will be spending Saturday, Sept. 25, volunteering at our Area Bowling games.
Jena
Miami, Fl , Miami-Dade
500 days ago
Miami Dade Co. Florida will be having the local bowling competition on Saturday Sept. 25. I will be coaching our great Wayside Baptist Church Team!!!
annette
welland, ontario, canada
500 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I will be friend with a person with intellectual disability
Megan
Janesville, WI, USA
501 days ago
EDUCATION
thank you for starting Special Olympics 31 years ago.
QQ
Guangzhou, China, China
501 days ago
EDUCATION
I have learned alot for people with intellectual disabilities.
Joe
Waterloo, ON, Canada
501 days ago
I wrote a blog posting on my blog about people with disabilities and how they are important to today's society
Joe
Waterloo, ON, Canada
501 days ago
ADVOCACY
I posted a facebook status update encouraging others to connect with anyone who has a disability because they are people too and they do have rights. They need to be included and not segregated,
Kelly
Oak Park, IL, United States
502 days ago
At Oak Park & River Forest High School we are going to have everyone at Best Buddies bring in a non-perishable good to the local food pantry in honor of EKS!!
Carlene
Ocala, Florida, USA
502 days ago
SPORT
It is just perfect that Marion County will be hosting The Special Olympics Area 4 Bowling Competition on EKS Day.
Amanda
Romeoville, Ill, US
502 days ago
We (Romeoville High School) will be having our matching party that day!
Amie
Orlando, FL, USA
502 days ago
ADVOCACY
We (FL athletes, Unified Partners, Board members, Torch Run reps, and Healthy Athletes reps, accepted a resolution from Governor Crist and the FL Cabinet, proclaiming 9-25 "Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day" in the State of Florida!
Monica
Katy, TX, USA
502 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
Roosevelt Alexander Elementary (RAE) is recruiting RAE Special Buddies from September 8 through September 24. All 1,200 RAE students are invited to join. RAE Special Buddies recruits will wear green shirts to school on September 24.
Lauren
Kaysville, UT, USA
503 days ago
We are making a float with the buddies for the Homecoming parade at our highschool! We're so excited!
Kelsi
Ogden, UT, USA
503 days ago
We are going to have a group of buddies and college buddies eat lunch together. We are going to do this on campus in our Union Building. We want people to see the opportunity that they have to be part of something amazing!
Karleigh
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
503 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I will support younger cadets at a St John Youth badge weekend.
Skyline High School
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
504 days ago
As a chapter we are going to pass out bags of cotton candy with a note from the Buddies attached to it and give them to the students to let them know that every smile and "hello" is appreciated by the Buddies.
Erin
Palatine, IL, USA
504 days ago
Our Best Buddies chapter (Palatine High School) will be having our first event (Matching Party) in honor of EKS and we will recognize all that she has done for individuals with intellectual disabilities!
Special Olympics Pinellas County
Clearwater, FL, USA
506 days ago
SPORT
EKS Day is also Special Olympics Florida's Area 6 Bowling Competition. 500 athletes from 5 counties in the Tampa Bay area will be participating. Opening Ceremonies will commemorate Mrs. Shriver's legacy of Special Olympics.
Best Buddies Broward
Broward County, FL, US
507 days ago
Best Buddies Broward will be serving as volunteers for the Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament on Saturday, September 25th. Best Buddies members will be serving as assistants for the SO bowlers and participating in the Opening Ceremonies.
Jo Ann Simons
Hanover, MA, USA
511 days ago
SPORT
At the Cardinal Cushing Centers,we hosted a Young Athlete Demonstration Day, together with Special Olympics Massachusetts, on July 10th-her birthday and introduced over 20 new families to the joy of sport.
Kevin
Centreville, VA, USA
512 days ago
I have organized an evening musical event in Centreville, Virginia at the Red Rocks Cafe on Sept 25th. Australian country rock singer Rick Caballo will perform in honor of Ms. Shriver to raise funds for my "Little Rascals" EKS Challenge Team.
Samantha
Melbourne, FL, USA
513 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
We are going to get together with our buddies and have a barbecue, hang out, and just have fun!
Best Buddies Illinois
Chicago, IL, USA
514 days ago
Best Buddies Illinois is organizing an EKS Service Day on September 25th. Together with our Buddies, Illinois staff, volunteers, and board members will lend a helping hand at Lakeview Food Pantry.
Aiwen
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
515 days ago
EDUCATION
from March 28th to April 1st of this year, I went to four colleges in Xi'an City to bring the R word compaign. I made several speeches to the college students, and got the support of their college volunteer organization. Young volunteers were moved
Kristina fritz
Woodbury, MN, united state
519 days ago
i am a beginners global messenger and part of the alps leadership by me supporting other athletes around the hole Minnesota in courage greatness with other people to be around with in other countries i have not been to the would games or nationals ye
Sullivan
Curtin, IL, United States
520 days ago
SPORT
I am leading our Best Buddies chapter and Special Olympic team out with the varsity football team before a home game. As well as hosting a feild day with our Best Buddies, Varsity football and soccer teams!
Joseph
Hanover Park, IL, 60133
520 days ago
I helped my team when I was in Special Olympics for volleyball because I was a good server and we would go to Rockford every year for the fall games.
I also got some nicknames from my coach like: PapaJoe, and Mightyjoe.
Carleigh
Exeter, RI, USA
520 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I have been a E-Buddy for over 14 years. I have had the same E-Buddy for 10 years now and I love telling her stories about my dog. They make her happy. My Children have the no R word sticker on their books for school this year.
becky
prosect psrk , pa, usa
525 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
i help a athlete to find her way around sport camp this year for the first time
Jerry
Woodbridge, VA, United States
525 days ago
ADVOCACY
I believe people with all abilities should regard as human beings. I am advocating for acceptance, dignity, unity, honor and joy of every person with and without intellectual disabilities around the world.
Alyssa
Holyoke, Mass, United States
527 days ago
ADVOCACY
I recently participated in a conference in Nebraska and I invited one of my collegues to join the table I was sitting at. After I did that we exchanged emails and became friends. Just seeing the look on his face after I invited him was incredable
Jenni
Washington, DC, USA
527 days ago
EDUCATION
At the Buddy Walk in NYC I will ask for others to pledge their EKS Acts. I will share with my family and friends the importance of this day and how EKS's legacy has inspired me and will continue to challenge me for the rest of my life as I play on.
Donna
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
529 days ago
ADVOCACY
As the member of Special Olympics Utah who went to Washington D.C. to ask senators to elect the EKS Act into law,I will do everything to promote the rights of all intellectually disabled people during EKS Day in September.
Stephen Coston
Montvale, New Jersey, USA
530 days ago
ADVOCACY
I written two letters to Senator Laudenberg and Senator Menendez in persuading them to pass the 42234 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act. I did received a response from Senator Frank Laudenberg, but not from Senator Robert Menendez. It was not passed yet.
Devyn
Mundelein, IL, United States
531 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
My Best Buddies chapter will be making lunches for our local homeless shelter
mark
Spring Hill, Fl. , USA
533 days ago
SPORT
During my long Special Olympics career, I have competed in many events and won many awards. I have always sung the praises of Special Olympics and Eunice Kennedy Shriver and always will! She is the reason we have this GREAT program,God rest her soul.
Janet
Goldsboro, NC, USA
533 days ago
EDUCATION
I will be conducting a campaign educating my employees (approx. 750) about EKS and her work with Special Olympics and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Mike
McLean, VA, USA
533 days ago
SPORT
I will be participating in the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge on October 23
Kara
Troy, New York, U.S.A
534 days ago
SPORT
I am a Special olympics athlete and I love participating in track and field every year i have been a athlete since age 8 i am 31 now. I ask people who use the R-word not to use it that the word hurts us that we are mentally or phsically handicapped.
Robin
Hopkinton, New Hampshire, USA
534 days ago
EDUCATION
I am on a mission to help many more to learn about healthy eating and life styles and be like Sara and lose weight just like she did and feel as great about themselves as Sara does about herself.
dony
oakland, oregon, USA
534 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I''am junior of high school. I love all sports. we are doing soccer this fall is comeing up . I have disabilities not to use the R-word. I love my friends and my bestfriends all my life. I love special olympics. I'am a athlete of all sports.
Alice
Batesville , IN, USA
534 days ago
EDUCATION
Our students at Batesville HS are involved in many examples of tolerance and inclusion. At the 2010 Prom and in the past ALL students are involved in the Prom activities! At lunch time, Students with disabilities are paired with others , the list
Ron
Elmira, NY, USA
534 days ago
The Aktion Club of Elmira (a Kiwanis sponsored club for people with disabilities) will host games and activities for children at the "Strong Kids Safe Kids" fair. The games demonstrate adaptions used to assist those living life with a disability.
Joanne
Annandale, VA, USA
534 days ago
I will participate in the EKS Bike ride on my birthday - October 23.
Rebecca
Pensacola, Fl, USA
534 days ago
SPORT
I LOVE being with the athletes! They lift my spirits! I am also very blessed to work with my son in his sports of basketball and gymnastics. What's so "special" about our athletes? Well, for me...they are my bit of heaven.
Amy
Washington, DC, USA
534 days ago
ADVOCACY
Whenever people use the 'R word' in my presence, I tell them about my brother and ask them to use a different word.
Amy
Dunwoody, GA, USA
534 days ago
EDUCATION
I am a sophomore in college and majoring in Special Education. I volunteer for Special Olympics and in Special Education classrooms all year round. I absolutely love it, and can't wait to begin my career!!
Sue Hess
Maumee, OH, USA
534 days ago
ADVOCACY
As a therapist in a large school district, I have organized a local SO organization for school age individuals who have an IEP. Promote unified programs & individual skills to include as many different abilities for school-age from all area schools.
Liz
Carmel, IN, USA
536 days ago
As a Special Educator I will donate the pay I earn on September 24 to my local high school Best Buddy Chapter.
Melanie
Bethesda, MD, USA
536 days ago
SPORT
Many men/wormen with intellectual disabilities participate in training programs through the MC Road Runners Club of which I am a member. I alway say "hi'' and encourage them when we are working out at the track together so that they feel included.
Lyndie, Kenny, Max and Noah Gorelick
Malibu, California, USA
536 days ago
SPORT
Happy to participate every year with family and friends to The Audi Best Buddies Challenge, Hearst Castle.
Lindsey
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
536 days ago
Over the weekend, r-word pledge. Today, moved chair over during BB officer meeting to let our chapters Special Ed. Advisor sit by me.
Ashley
Kingston, MA, U.S.A
536 days ago
EDUCATION
I am a sophomore and high school and I volunteer in a special needs classroom over the summer with middle school kids and I am a part of Best Buddies at my high school.
Anabelle
Chicago, IL , USA
536 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I reconnected with my Best Buddy, and heard her smile when she heard my voice.
Elizabeth
Cape Charles, VA, USA
536 days ago
SPORT
I'll be riding my bike on October 23 to raise money for Special Olympics.
Thelma
Quezon City, MetroManila, Philippines
536 days ago
SPORT
I joined Special Olympics as a mother of Dwight my special child and an active coach for bowling. This coming September 25, 2010, we plan to have a unified games. A special child and a normal person playing as a team.
Kathy
Fairfax, VA, US
537 days ago
My special son and I volunteered this weekend for a local youth camp.
Siddhartha
Delhi, Delhi, India
538 days ago
EDUCATION
I will teach the Special boys in my locality to involve in different types of games and sports and guide them to join in Special Olympics activities.
Olga
Washington, DC, USA
539 days ago
SPORT
I help promote Special Olympics around the world every day!
Abhishek
New Delhi, Delhi, India
539 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I made a new friend who is a special Olympics athlete
Jeremiah
Washington, D.C., United States
540 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I'm going to become an E-Buddy through Best Buddies. I'm also going to cycle in the EKS Challenge with my girlfriend, Brandi, raising $1750 for Special Olympics and Best Buddies.
Paul
New York, NY, USA
540 days ago
My Web development team put forth a minor miracle developing and deploying this fantastic Action board.
Andrea
Alexandria, VA, USA
540 days ago
EDUCATION
I will ensure my neighborhood middle school has the materials, information and needed suport to conduct an r-word campaign this year.
Jenny
Reston, VA, USA
540 days ago
FRIENDSHIP
I made a new friend
Helen
Oakton, VA , US
540 days ago
SPORT
I played tennis with my brother this week.
Leslie
Aspen Hill, MD , USA
541 days ago
SPORT
I am xommitted to the EKS Challenge in October - raising funds, getting sponsors and encouraging others to participate!
Kate
New York, NY, USA
541 days ago
I pledge to donate supplies and games to learning centers and inner-city classrooms for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Kevin
Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
541 days ago
Nancy
McLean, VA, USA
541 days ago
EDUCATION
I will share the R word campaign with a good friend and colleague who is very interested in sharing it with her teenagers and having her teenagers share it with their friends.
Will
Vienna, VA, USA
541 days ago
EDUCATION
I created a series of educational films about Down syndrome that are used by parents and professionals to answer the questions they have about working with, living with and loving these wonderful people with a single extra chromosome.