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Athletes

Shakir Stapleton Translates Lessons Learned in Sports to the Workplace

By RJ Nealon, October 21, 2021
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Standing on a silver construction ladder with a red top, Shakir Stapleton is tucked deep inside the ceiling working on the technical aspect of computer systems. To the normal eye, the complicated wiring and electrical work can be described as a foreign language. But for Stapleton, it’s just another day at work, in his element, thriving.
Community Impact

Special Olympics North Dakota Coach Teaches Athletes to be Successful Away from the Game

By RJ Nealon, June 25, 2021
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Special Olympics North Dakota head coach David Schultheis has been around the world with Special Olympics. But even with the worldwide experience, Schultheis says his favorite memory actually happened a little closer to home: at a swim meet in North Carolina.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation Announce 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Honorees

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[Rochester, NY, USA - 3 October 2025] Last night, Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation proudly announced the seven recipients of the 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Awards, the highest honor given from Special Olympics Health.
Press Releases

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, Waterford Institute of Technology Partner to Advance Health Care Needs of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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PITTSFORD, N.Y., February 25, 2020: The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher College and Waterford Institute of Technology in Waterford, Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in the field of intellectual disability nursing.
Community Impact

Health Focus: Welcome to Slovenia’s Inclusive Summer Health Camp!

By Aoife O'Grady, August 16, 2018
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A holistic approach to healthy eating, movement, positive self-image and strengthening social interactions was the main emphasis of the recent Inclusive Summer Health Camp in Rogla, Slovenia.
In the News

On World First Aid Day Special Olympics Health and IFRC are Changing the Face of First Aid

Special Olympics athletes in Venezuela participated in an inclusive first aid training facilitated by their local Red Cross national society as part of the global collaboration aimed at building more inclusive practices.
Since 2013, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Special Olympics Health have collaborated to ensure individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) are included in all aspects of humanitarian action.
Community Impact

Volunteering With Special Olympics Swaziland Changed Me

By Ntombi Nkambule, February 17, 2017
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Ntombi Nkambule was inspired to get involved with Special Olympics to help improve understanding and acceptance among communities.
Community Impact

Healthy Athletes Expands to the Baltic States

By Bjoern Koehler, May 19, 2017
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Our programs have improved the health of our athletes around the globe. In many cases, the programs have profoundly changed lives.
In the News

PMI Educational Foundation Partners with Leading Nonprofits to Help Youth Learn Project Management

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Strategic investments build nonprofits' capacity to integrate project management into programming and operations
Sports Essentials

Development Model for Coaches and Athletes

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Our coaches are the driving force that makes Special Olympics thrive. Through excellent coaching, we unlock success for all our athletes worldwide whether their goal is fitness, fun, or top performance. Special Olympics has developed guidelines for developing our coaches and our athletes to reach their goals.
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