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Loretta Claiborne with a medal around her neck. Loretta Claiborne with a medal around her neck.
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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As part of Special Olympics #SO12DaysofInclusion, I learned about a remarkable Special Olympics athlete, Loretta Claiborne. Check out her story here.

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More about Loretta

Need a Lift? Tim Shriver’s Premieres Podcast with Special Olympics Global Ambassador Michael Phelps

On his quest to combat the hardship and burdens of daily living, Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver introduces his new podcast, Need a Lift?, to uncover the good in each of us. In this weekly series, Shriver invites a variety of guests—athletes, parents, unexpected experts—who share an ability to transform painful moments in their lives into purpose. Capturing both powerful trusts and simple practices to strengthen the human spirit, Shriver and his guests will invite listeners into their open conversations.
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U.S. Senator Honors Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne

Loretta Claiborne, Chief Inspiration Officer, received recognition from U.S. Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania (Claiborne’s home state) during Black History Month.
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Special Olympics’ CIO Loretta Claiborne featured by ESPN for Black History Month

During Black History Month, ESPN featured Special Olympics’ Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne as a way to highlight her life achievements and her journey with Special Olympics while she continues to be a fearless leader for the Special Olympics Movement.
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