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Community Impact

A Journey of Inclusion and Connection

Jamaican youth leaders gathered together for their exchange.
This past spring, Special Olympics Youth Leaders Britany and Denisher embarked on a journey that would change their lives forever.
Press Releases

Excellence in Inclusive Education in Rwanda

Four schools competed in Special Olympics Rwanda's Unified Sports competition.
[Kigali, Rwanda – 17 September 2024] In recognition of Special Olympics Rwanda’s continued excellence in inclusive education, the country will play host to 50 delegates from 11 countries for the Special Olympics Africa Unified Champion Schools Workshop from 24 – 26 September at the Four Point Sheraton.
In the News

PS Profiles Differences between Paralympics and Special Olympics

Text reads: what makes us different?
Writer Kristine Thomason notes the similarities between the two organizations but emphasizes the key differences and the need to use correct language when describing the work of each organization.
Community Impact

The True Beauty of Cape Town

People on the sidelines watching a game.
Eltheo and Charl aimed to create a soccer club for 14–16-year-old girls, hoping to inspire school-going youth by showing them there is a future and that they can succeed if they set their minds to something.
Athletes

EsmeeAnne Becomes First Special Olympics Athlete from Europe to Complete a 70.3 IRONMAN

By Walter Tempelman, September 18, 2024
A woman smiles at the camera pointing up at a finish line mark.
On 1 September 2024, Special Olympics Netherlands athlete EsmeeAnne de Meulmeester ran, swam and cycled her heart out to complete a half IRONMAN in Duisburg, Germany.
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Rockit™ Apple + Special Olympics - 2024 and Beyond: Nutrition, Wellness, Courage, and Resilience at the Core of Collaboration Promoting Inclusion

Rockit logo: Rocket: Crisp, Sweet Miniature Apple
[Chelan, WA - September 17, 2024] Rockit™ Apple, the world's first perfectly snack-sized apple, is honored to announce that they are moving into the third year of partnership with Special Olympics for fall 2024 and into 2025.
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