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The Champion's Society®

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The Champion’s Society® members are the guardians who protect our athletes’ future. This exceptional community of supporters is connected by a shared vision to help Special Olympics ensure a safe and quality athlete experience, grow in numbers, and expand our reach to all who wish to participate.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Delegates Made Case of Impact and Need for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill 2019

Benjamin Collins, Tim Shriver, William Veytovich (Special Olympics Oklahoma athlete), John Seals (Special Olympics Oklahoma staff), Tom Cole (Oklahoma (R) Congressional Representative) talking about the 2019 appropriations bill Special Olympics in Congressmen Cole's office.
Special Olympics athletes, Program leaders, Unified Sports partners, and family members from across the United States and the District of Columbia converged on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on February 12th for Special Olympics’ annual “Capitol Hill Day.”
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ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Games Begins March 14 from Abu Dhabi

Basketball player wearing #11 jumping up with the ball. The text in the background reads: ESPN coverage begins 14 March, 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
ESPN's coverage of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi will begin Thursday, March 14, with a live three-hour special ESPNEWS, capturing the inspiration, pageantry, performances and special guests of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi Opening Ceremony.
Athletes

Elisa Parutto: Dancing with Passion and Determination

Elisa Parutto, Special Olympics Italy athlete
Through dance, Special Olympics Italia athlete Elisa Parutto transforms her emotions into movement. All she needs is to close her eyes and immerse herself in the choreography, allowing herself to be carried away by the intensity of the music and the rhythm of the song.
Athletes

Expressing Excellence—Through Sports

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Athletes with autism beat low expectations—and sports records, too!
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Special Olympics Michigan Holds Live Draw Ceremony for Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

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Event from July 31 – August 6 will showcase the world’s most inclusive sports competition
In the News

'Engage the youth and you engage the world'—athlete leaders are paving a way forward for Special Olympics

By Bavo Delbaere , September 26, 2018
(L-R): Ben Haack, Lucy Meyer and Ian Harper: Athlete leaders will make up a key part of the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum. They function as spokespersons between the Special Olympic athletes and the outside world.
During the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku an important role will be played by the athlete leaders of the movement.
Community Impact

Rhode Island Special Educators Attend Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration

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At the heart of every person’s passion for Special Olympics is a story: a reason and a driving force for why one is so invested in inclusion.
Athletes

Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Conquers Mountains, Literally and Figuratively

By RJ Nealon, April 30, 2024
A Special Olympics athlete races down a snowy mountain on skis.
For Hunter Specht, the mountain is his home away from home. For years, he and his family have bonded over their passion for snow sports, especially skiing. But it was when Hunter’s passion for skiing met Special Olympics Colorado that he was truly able to shine.
Athletes

Konrad Dębniak: Team Poland’s Generous Spirit and Sporting Hero!

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Konrad Dębniak (35), an accomplished athlete from Special Olympics Poland, has become a true role model for his community—on and off the sports field.
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