RJ Nealon
RJ Nealon is a Special Olympics North America communications fellow and athlete reporter, alumni of the University of Alabama and former ESPN intern.
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Cool Schools Plunge Takes Over Sandy Point State Park in Record Numbers
There wasn’t a speck of sunlight in the sky as the frigid February wind whistled through the empty beach at Sandy Point State Park outside Annapolis, Maryland.
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Coach’s Three-Decade-Long Involvement with Special Olympics Leads to Outstanding Coach Nomination
Getting started with the movement 30 years ago after fostering a young man with intellectual disabilities, she has been a certified coach since 2006, with swimming being her favorite sport.
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Canadian Companies Showcase Inclusion Throughout Country with Special Olympics Athletes
Throughout the Special Olympics North America Region, companies demonstrate what an inclusive environment should look like and how that translates throughout the communities.
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Jonathan Frederick Incorporates Fun with Competition while Coaching Esports
Inside a high-energy arena, with flashing lights and excitement filling the room, Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners compete against one another at the highest level in esports.
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Preparation & Passion: Jana Kennedy’s Recipe for Meaningful Employment
Jana Kennedy’s passion for working in the prep kitchen stems from her relationship with her grandma.
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Ke’Shaun Tillman Finds his Place in Sports Photography with Help from Mentor
On the campus of North Carolina State University, Erin Johnston and Ke’Shaun Tillman formed an unlikely friendship.
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ESPN Top-5 Schools Announced
ESPN Names Top-5 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® for 2022
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ESPN Recognizes Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® for Inclusive Efforts for Students with Disabilities
The Top 5 schools will be announced Oct. 18.
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Frank Siembab Lights Up Talking About Work and Special Olympics
Frank Siembab has a bubbly and outgoing personality. Whether it’s leading a crowd in a rousing rendition of ‘God Bless America’ at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony or connecting with his co-workers, the Special Olympics Rhode Island athlete is known for lighting up the room.
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After Unified Cup Success, Dominique DeHerrera Aims for Even Bigger Name
Dominique DeHerrera may be undersized, but her size doesn’t hold her back on the soccer pitch. Having played the sport since the age of four, the now 20-year-old DeHerrera gets to show her athletic ability and intense competitive spirit at the forward position. Her fierce and mighty style of play has created opportunities that only a select few get to experience.
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