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Athletes

Athlete-Coaches Shine During European Basketball Week

By Megan Jean, January 06, 2020
Two athletes giving a high-5 while the rest of the team surrounds them and cheers in victory
Special Olympics athlete-coaches from SO Belgium (Tamara) and SO Germany (Andre) made their mark at the Unified Basketball Tournament held in Munich, Germany from 28 – 30 November.
Sports

Alpine Skiing

Alpine Skiing Lead
Coaching Resources
Community Impact

Black History Month – Theresa Simms-Smith’s Life-Long Dedication to Inclusivity

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This February, Special Olympics is celebrating Black History Month and spotlighting an integral member of the Special Olympics team, Theresa Simms-Smith, Special Olympics’ Business Services Manager.
Annual Report

Message from an Athlete Leader: Never Stop Dreaming

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My name is Cristhian Alexander Sornoza Morillo. I come from the Manabí province in Ecuador, a very humble background, country people, who educated me, taught me many values, respect and responsibility, but above all, humility and love.
Community Impact

How a Special Olympics Volunteer Is Inspiring Inclusion In Her Workplace

Savyna smiling wearing a shirt that reads, "Be a good human" and holding a sign that reads, "Choose to Include."
Our 1.5 million volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement.
In the News

Championing Community Health Workers for Inclusive Health

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Individuals with intellectual disabilities face significant challenges accessing quality health, including services, resulting in pronounced health disparities and reduced life expectancy.
Blog

Athlete Preparedness

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , May 28, 2022
A male Special Olympics athlete smiles at the camera while wearing a medal around his neck. He's wrapped in a swim towel and has swim goggles on top of his head.
Preparing for a big competition takes both mental and physical exercise. This month, I’ll share with you how I prepare for state competitions and my advice on overcoming any nerves. Personally, I’ve only competed at regional and state competitions for Special Olympics Illinois. You can apply the tips I share to national or world games competitions.

Jennifer Fortner

Jennifer Fortner, Special Olympics Board of Directors
Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Chicago
Community Impact

A Mother’s Gratitude for Unified Schools

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This has been a breakthrough year for my son Ali. Until four years old, no school accepted him into any programs. They would say that he was not social, that he would not get along with other children, and that he did not perform well in their school setting. Ali never wanted to go to school, he hated it.
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