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Community Impact

Unleashing the Human Spirit

Unleashing the Human Spirit
For too long people with intellectual disabilities have lived in the shadows. Special Olympics is working to change this.

Partners of the Movement

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Special Olympics is a trusted organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities globally for more than 50 years. Our work succeeds in changing lives, building advocacy networks, and creating a lasting positive impact.

Ways to Give

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Together, we can provide transformational experiences for people with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

Visually Impaired Swimmer Wins Silver!

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When Unity Collins was 12 years old, the parents of the New Zealander introduced her to swimming, not having any idea of the magnitude of the moment.
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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

It’s at the local level—right here—where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

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For Those Without a Voice

For Those Without a Voice
People with disabilities are angels who already have their wings and let others on for the ride. So why use the R-word? The choice is yours now.

Topgolf ProAm

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Join Special Olympics and Topgolf from 1 – 7 September 2025—for the largest inclusive golf tournament in the world!
Press Releases

ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 Begins March 8

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Special Olympics World Winter Games returns for first time since 2017 with ESPN media platforms bringing coverage of the World Winter Games across the globe.
Athletes

“Our Presence is a Change for the Better”: Special Olympics Athletes Journey into Public Service

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Malta’s Gilmour Borg and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edna Šunjić have achieved success on the Special Olympics stage and are now using their talents to bring about broader change in society.
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Avril Lavigne - Fly Official Video

Avril Lavigne - Fly Official Video
This video was created by Avril Lavigne and Special Olympics in celebration of the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015.
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