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Athletes

Aerie Highlights Special Olympics athletes in the Better Together Campaign

Aerie "Better Together" green t-shirt on a bed of dandelions.
This July, Special Olympics and Aerie are celebrating the Global Week of Inclusion by teaming up for the “Better together” campaign!
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.
Press Releases

Class is Now in Session! Special Olympics Launches School of Strength Fitness Campaign in Response to Athletes’ Need for At-Home Workouts

School of Strength Athletes pose with WWE Superstar Becky Lynch
Partners with WWE Superstar Becky Lynch to Develop Series of Peer-Led Workout Videos to Inspire Year-Round Fitness
Community Impact

Healthier Bodies, Minds, and Communities: Celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day with the University of Wisconsin-Madison

A large group photo showing athletes posing for a photo at the end of a fitness class.
Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympic athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities.
Community Impact

WTA Players Highlight “Sports Talks” with Special Olympics Maryland

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Special Olympics Maryland has been looking for ways to engage athletes virtually since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In March, they started monthly “Sports Talks” highlighting a different sport each time as part of their virtual movement.
Athletes

Special Olympics Zimbabwe Athlete Leader Runs Berlin Marathon

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Special Olympics Zimbabwe athlete Nyasha Derera has been beating the odds for his entire life.

Nitzeida Galvez

Nitzeida Galvez
Special Olympics Panama
Athletes

Head-to-Head in Judo

Two athletes engage on the mats at a judo competition.
“It feels wonderful!” That’s what Mostafa Abdelmaguid from Special Olympics Egypt had to say about participating in his first World Games.
Planned Giving

Matthew Necci, Board Chair for Special Olympics Connecticut

Matthew with his arm around his wife Jen's shoulder.
Special Olympics is very much part of a family legacy for me. From very early in life, my parents instilled the value that we were obligated to help whom we can, when we can, and how we can.
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