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Community Impact

Fit 5 Makes It Easy To Get Fit

A group of Special Olympic athletes had a day to remember as they trained alongside multiple Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix in a Unified Sprint Clinic at Dubai Police Academy Stadium, today (17 March).
Fitness is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for everyone. For athletes, a good fitness routine can help them perform at the highest level during every competition while feeling confident.
In the News

USA Today Sports Highlights Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida Athlete, and His IRONMAN Quest

Chris Nikic standing after a swim meet with medals around his neck
This is an excerpt from the USA Today article titled “Special Olympian Chris Nikic trains to be first person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman.”
Community Impact

Learn about Special Olympics Namibia Women’s Volleyball Coach Kristofina Bartromeus

Small group of people on the field for a group photo.
Kristofina Bartromeus, is using her background (playing/working) in volleyball and her education on coaching people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to prepare herself to coach her team in Poland for the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup.
Community Impact

Volunteering at the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015

By Carolyn Phillips, July 27, 2020
Three people pose in front of a large white sign that has the Special Olympics World Games LA 2015 logo on it. They are smiling.
Since February 2015 when she first volunteered for Special Olympics at the Special Olympics New York State Winter Games, she has been committed to serving the athletes in the movement.
Athletes

Athletes Celebrate Loretta Claiborne’s Birthday

By RJ Nealon, August 14, 2020
A picture of Loretta with text that reads: Happy Birthday Loretta Claiborne. The text is illustrated with streamers and balloons.
Loretta Claiborne has traveled the world with Special Olympics since starting to compete in 1970 with Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Over the past 50 years, she’s grown into one of Special Olympics’ most influential voices.
Our Words

John C. McGinley and the Strikers All-Stars Rally - Part 1

John C. McGinley and the Strikers All-Stars Rally - Part 1
Check out this elementary school rally and dance performance for "Spread the Word to End the Word" with "Scrubs" actor John C. McGinley and MTV's Strikers All-Stars dance team.
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Videos

Yorktown High School Celebrates Inclusion

Yorktown High School Celebrates Inclusion
Students from the Best Buddies and Unified Clubs at Yorktown shared how they promote inclusion at their school and invited student organizations focusing on inclusion in other communities to join them.
Blog

Karen Milligan Inspires and Supports Me

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , March 19, 2022
A group of people pose for a photo. They are smiling at the camera and holding certificates.
I first met Karen Milligan about fifteen years ago at beginner Special Olympics Athlete Leadership training. Even though Karen is smaller in stature than a lot of us attending, I noticed right away that she had a big personality. She was warm and friendly. It was clear that she really loved Special Olympics. For years now, I’ve had many experiences alongside Karen. Her personality and her actions make me feel a part of a larger family, the Special Olympics family.
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