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Meet Loretta Claiborne
Meet Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics International Chief Inspiration Officer, andintroduce her to your friends.
Loretta Claiborne
Loretta Claiborne went from being non-verbal to becoming the voice of the Special Olympics movement.

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More about Loretta

Loretta Claiborne Honored as Local Hero in Pennsylvania

Spotlight PA recognized Loretta Claiborne as a Local Hero for her lifetime of work and accomplishments with Special Olympics. The following is an excerpt from the article titled PA Local Heroes: The champion athlete advocating for people with disabilities:
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Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
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Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
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