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    Teens and college students are the future leaders of Special Olympics.

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    It's the mission of Special Olympics to show the world the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities.

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    We have more than 5.6 million athletes with intellectual disabilities and unified partners around the world.

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    Our celebrity supporters are Olympians, professional athletes, social leaders, and movie and music stars.

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    Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a pioneer in the struggle for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.

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    Direction for our movement comes from leaders in government, entertainment, sports and business.

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    All adults and children with intellectual disabilities can become Special Olympics athletes. Here's how.

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  • A Very Special Christmas Trust logo

    Funding Special Olympics work worldwide.

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    Special Olympics Founding Partner

  • Golisano Foundation logo

    Expanding health services for people with intellectual disabilities.

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    Special Olympics Official Broadcast Partner & Global Presenting Sponsor of Unified Sports®

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    Our largest grassroots fundraiser.

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    Global Impact Partner for Special Olympics.

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    Supporting our work in Unified Champion Schools

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    Official global supplier of ophthalmic lenses

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    Provides protective sports eyewear.

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    Supports access to quality eye care.

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    Revolutionizing information systems that power our games.

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    Instilling empathy in children around the world.

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    Provides consumer insights to grow our brand.

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    Celebrating over 30 years of partnership with Special Olympics.

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    Supplies optical frames and sunglasses.

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    Provides greater inclusion of children with disabilities.

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    Powering our global youth marketing campaign.

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    Proud partner of Special Olympics.

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    Public relations agency of record for Special Olympics

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    Official Fuel Sponsor for the Unified Relay Across America.

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    A strong supporter of Special Olympics in Latin America.

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    Finish Line is a proud national partner of Special Olympics.

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    Supplier of awards and medals for our athletes.

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    Special Olympics' leading digital partner.

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    Helping children of all abilities experience #MyFirstSportsMoment.

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    Presenting Sponsor of the 2018 Unified Cup and Global Unified Sports Partner.

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