The latest news from Special Olympics.
2009-10-28
2009-10-28: Special Olympics presents International Cricket Carnival for People with Intellectual Disability in Delhi
‘Special Olympics organized International Cricket Carnival’ in Delhi, from 28th Oct- 1st Nov’09. Special Olympics is an unprecedented global movement which aims at providing quality sports training & competition, improves the lives of people with intellectual disabilities & in turn the lives of everyone they touch.
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2009-10-21: Timothy Shirver, Chairman of Special Olympics Recongnized by Commonweal Magazine with Catholic in the Public Square Award
Timothy Shriver was awarded the Catholic in the Public Square award for his work in transforming Special Olympics into a movement that focuses on respect, acceptance and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities in all corners of the globe. The award was presented during the 85th Anniversary celebration of Commonweal.
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2009-10-15: S.O. Wins Awards for Sports Event of the Year
The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, held in Boise and Sun Valley, Idaho, won top honors at the SportsTravel Awards. The oganization won awards for Sports Event of the Year and Best Amateur Multi-Sports Event from SportsTravel Magazine.
Read More2009-10-07
2009-10-07: A Very Special Christmas Volume 7 Release
The torch has been passed to a new generation of superstar talent for A Very Special Christmas Volume 7, as Colbie Caillat, Carter Twins, Charice, Miley Cyrus, Kristinia DeBarge, Gloriana, Vanessa Hudgens, Sean Kingston, Leighton Meester, Mitchel Musso, Kellie Pickler, Ashley Tisdale, and Carrie Underwood contribute to the latest edition of the acclaimed album series which benefits Special Olympics. A Very Special Christmas Volume 7, set for release on November 23, through the Universal Music Enterprises, features original recordings of new and traditional Christmas songs which each artist selected especially for this album.
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2009-08-11: Special Olympics Mourns the Loss of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
HYANNIS, MA (August 11, 2009) - Eunice Kennedy Shriver died early this morning at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Massachusetts, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old. Near her at the time of her death were her husband, R. Sargent Shriver; her five children: Robert “Bobby” Sargent Shriver III, Maria Owings Shriver, Timothy Perry Shriver, Mark Kennedy Shriver and Anthony Paul Kennedy Shriver, as well as their spouses and all of her nineteen grandchildren.
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2009-08-07: Shriver Family Statement on the Health of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver is in Cape Cod Hospital in intensive care in critical but stable condition. Her entire family is with herher husband, all her children and her grandchildren. The family is grateful for the prayers of her many friends.
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2009-08-07: Special Olympics Statement on the Health of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
The Special Olympics movement is deeply saddened to hear that our Founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, is hospitalized. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Shriver and her family at this time.
Read More2009-07-27
2009-07-27: iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run
Move to the music and support Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) and the Jonas Brothers’ Change for the Children Foundation! Joe Jonas of the Grammy-nominated and Hollywood Records platinum-selling artists, Jonas Brothers, will lead the run at the iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run on August 13 at the historic Sunset Station in San Antonio.
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2009-07-15: Special Olympics Global Congress to be held June 2010
Today, at a ceremony Chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Lala Amina and under the Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, it was announced that Morocco will host the upcoming Special Olympics Global Congress scheduled for 7-10 June 2010 in Marrakesh.
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2009-07-15: SOI and NCOHF form partnership to help children receive oral health care
Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) and National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy (NCOHF) have created a partnership to fight pediatric dental disease and promote overall health and well being for millions of children with intellectual disabilities through SOI’s “Special Olympics Special Smiles” program.
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