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Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics to Expand Critical Health Services Globally for People with Intellectual Disabilities

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Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization's 53-year history.

Special Olympics Program Emergency Relief Fund

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Special Olympics is the largest grassroots sports organization for people with intellectual disability globally. With inclusive sport, education, and health programming in over 200 countries, reaching over 3 million athletes with intellectual disability, our reach has drastically been affected by the devastation of COVID-19 worldwide. This Program Emergency Relief Fund will go directly to support country Programs globally as they rebuild for strength, scale, and inclusion.

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Rachel Chircop

Rachel Chircop - SO Malta, Health Messenger
Special Olympics Malta

Edie Knapp

Swimming Subject Matter Expert - Alaska

12 Days of Inclusion

Special Olympics 12 Days of Inclusion
12 Days of InclusionWe invite you to join us for Special Olympics’ 12 Days of Inclusion, a campaign celebrating the work we deliver around the globe to address the disparities faced by people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and build a more inclusive and accepting future. 12 Days of Inclusion will consist of daily acts of inclusion that you can participate in virtually.

Alex Keith

Youth Ambassador
Hi! My name is Alex and I go to the Arlington Career Center where I attend culinary classes! I have been a part of Special Olympics for many years and now I play Unified sports at Yorktown. Some of my favorite sports include track and basketball. As a U.S. Youth Ambassador, I have been able to talk about Unified Champion Schools across the country in cities like San Diego, Seattle, and Washington D.C.
Community Impact

Two Members of National Work Team Share Bond Forged Through Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, January 10, 2022
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Special Olympics brings people together, even when they least expect it. For Mercy Ogutu and Britney Bautista, who live across the country from each other, Special Olympics is exactly how their connection began .
Athletes

Ready for Berlin 2023

Ready for Berlin 2023
10 October marks 250 days until the kickoff of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023! Hear from some of the athletes competing about what they are most looking forward to when they arrive in Germany.
Healthy Start

Taking Care of Yourself

While you are trying to give all the attention to address your child’s needs, it is important to remember to take good care of yourself. Maintaining your own health will give you the strength to better support your child. A few ways to maintain your wellbeing may include: practicing mindfulness, exercising, spending time with your other children, spouse and friends, and taking time for yourself.
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If you have any questions regarding services provided to client groups of the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022, please send the communication via emails listed below.
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