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Browse our feature stories, photo slideshows and online videos. Special Olympics has many stories to tell – of courage, of determination, of hope and of inspiration.

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The Unity Cup

A dynamic and fast-paced video that captures the excitement of 16 Special Olympics athletes on teams with celebrities and football stars during the 2010 World Cup.

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The Power of Words

Soeren Palumbo had had enough of his high school schoolmates using words to demean and ridicule others. In a speech to his school, he showed the power of words for good.

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In His Element

Swimming is Andy Miyares’ great love and it has been an equalizer for him. The pool is a place where he belongs; a place where he thrives.

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Around The World

An ongoing roundup of photos from Special Olympics events that go on every day of the year in every region of the world.

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Change Through Sport

Special Olympics impacts the world by shattering myths with the unifying power of sport and has grown into a movement not about "them," but about all of "us."

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Messengers for Change

Global Ambassadors make a tremendous impact in exposure and awareness for our movement but using their influence to help create a more accepting world.

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Be a Fan of Skill

Brazilian born Maicon dreams that his passion and natural talent for soccer can one day help support his parents and four siblings.

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Be a Fan of Determination

Eunice Kennedy Shriver never took no for answer, and through her tireless efforts, she gave millions of people a chance to experience self-worth.

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Be a Fan of Dignity

As a child, she was insulted, abandoned and abused. Today, Florence Nabayinda meets with government leaders in Uganda to garner support for Special Olympics.

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A World Without Differences

Imagine a world where people actively encouraged and included other people no matter their skin color, personal preferences, or their mental or physical abilities. Wouldn’t our society be a better place?read more »

Posted on 2012-01-19 by Rebecca

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