“Thank you” to the NFL players who wear Special Olympics cleats on game day. Read more about how NFL athletes are supporting our movement on the field!
After a unique year, the Special Olympics family is wishing you and yours a very happy and fully inclusive holiday!
Congratulations to Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic on becoming the 1st person with Down syndrome to become an IRONMAN.
We’re celebrating the generosity of our end of year supporters—find your name on the Virtual Champions Wall!
Youth leaders in Africa Region interview their person heroes and showcase the best of inclusion across society.
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After a unique year, the Special Olympics family is wishing you and yours a very happy and fully inclusive holiday! Let's get this holiday season started!1 Min Read
My Cause, My Cleats is a collaboration between the NFL and players that raises awareness and money for hundreds of charitable organizations of each player's choosing.1 Min Read
My name is Novie. I’m an athlete, leader, and employee with a disability. I represented Special Olympics D.C. in Seattle, Washington, at the 2018 USA Games, and I work at Special Olympics International.6 Min Read
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The following is an excerpt from the article titled Building a truly inclusive organization published by Campaign US and written by Denis Doolan, Special Olympics Chief of Organizational Excellence.1 Min Read
Special Olympics and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today signed a global Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a growing partnership benefiting refugees of all abilities.2 Min Read
It has been a busy and exciting end to the year for the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 team. In the past month alone, we have announced a team of exciting new Games Ambassadors, including ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin, welcomed Coca-Cola on board as an official partner of the Games and opened the applications for Games volunteers!2 Min Read
Throughout the Special Olympics community, 2020 has been a year full of unprecedented events and obstacles, many of which have never been encountered. As many things have changed, one thing has stayed consistent: the number of outstanding coaches still substantially impacting their communities.1 Min Read
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