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Athletes

Daina Shilts Reported on Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 for ESPN

Daina Shilts holding her snowboard with a gold medal around her neck and celebraging
Daina Shilts is a Special Olympics North America snowboarder who has worked with ESPN as a sport reporter at previous Special Olympics World Games, Special Olympics USA Games, and other large sporting events.
In the News

Patrice: The Movie

This documentary-style romantic comedy drives the discussion of marriage equality forward, with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Patrice Jetter behind the wheel.
Athletes

Patrice Jetter

Patrice has blue and green braids and sits in front of a wall sized model train set. She wears a purple shirt that says “Don’t hate me cuz you ain’t me.”
With over 100 medals won from Special Olympics, Patrice Jetter is an accomplished athlete. From bocce, to bowling, cheerleading, figure skating and gymnastics, she proudly displays medals from each sport, each victory on her wall.
In the News

In Memory of Dikembe Mutombo

Dikembe Mutombo poses with his Unified basketball team.
With heavy hearts, the Special Olympics global community is remembering the empowering legacy of Dikembe Mutombo, our longtime supporter and champion of rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
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European Football Week 2023

Two girls on the pitch playing football.
More than 35,000 participants from 45 countries competed in 350 football events between 20 and 28 May to mark the 23rd edition of the Special Olympics European Football Week #EFW2023.
Community Impact

Why Are People Using the R-Word Again?

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The following is an excerpt from Mashable’s article, “Why are people using the R-word again,” which details the ways social media has led to a rise in the use of the R-word.
In the News

Special Olympics’ Chief Health Officer on Championing Inclusive Health Care

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The following is an excerpt from McKinsey Health Institute’s article, “Special Olympics’ Chief Health Officer on championing inclusive health care,” which includes an interview on Special Olympics’ extensive work to promote health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Community Impact

Beyond Borders: Special Olympics Unified with Refugees and Lions Clubs International Foundation Partner to Empower Refugee Youth

Rebecca Daou, Lions Clubs International Foundation Executive Administrator, and Gerald Mballe, Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, host Novie Craven welcomes Rebecca Daou, Lions Clubs International Foundation Executive Administrator, and Gerald Mballe, Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor, to spotlight global initiatives in support of youth refugees.
Community Impact

How Special Olympics is Powering Inclusive Sport with the Help of Sport Partnerships Around the World

3 cyclists crossing the finish line
A new report from Special Olympics reveals how a surge in new sport partnerships is helping to power the spread of global inclusion.
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