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Qualified Charitable Distributions

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You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to Special Olympics. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact on creating a world of acceptance and inclusion. You may use this gift to satisfy the required minimum distribution from your IRA while reducing your taxable income, even if you don’t itemize.
European Union Funded Projects

Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools

The Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools (IHLGIS) is funded through the EU4 Health Programme. The project promotes healthy lifestyles in schools for students with and without intellectual disabilities (ID). The other project partners are, Special Olympics Estonia, Special Olympics Berlin, Special Olympics Poland and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Special Olympics Berlin will be a key partner in this project to cement the legacy of the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
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The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and Special Olympics Officially Launch Partnership

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The organizations join forces to ensure the implementation of quality and inclusive sports programs for students of all abilities.
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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.
Athletes

¡Viva Inclusión! - Gonzalo Escobar Wins First Gold in Turin

Special Olympics USA athlete Chris Furches, Special Olympics Chile athlete Gonzalo Escobar and Special Olympics USA athlete Sulynnette Vega-Ledesma
On 11 March, Special Olympics Chile snowboarding athlete Gonzalo Escobar was awarded the first gold medal of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, competing in the Advanced Giant Slalom Snowboarding Final.
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Special Olympics Announces Three-Year Bank of America Grant to Advance Inclusion Efforts Across Underserved Communities

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New $5 million grant underscores Bank of America’s longstanding support of leadership programming
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Sports Excellence as Tradition: Gonzalo Gets Ready for Turin

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Gonzalo Escobar Wernli grew up with a love for winter sports—and a talent for them, too. And why wouldn’t he? He enjoyed early instruction from his grandfather, Claudio Wernli, who was a competitive skier in the 1964 Winter Olympics in Austria, among other events.
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Remembering Arne Sorenson, Special Olympics Board Member

Arne Sorenson speaks to President Barack Obama at the White House.
Special Olympics is mourning the loss of Board Member Arne Sorenson. He passed away this week at the age of 62.
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Latin America’s Jump in Badminton Gears Up for Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027

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This year, the Badminton World Federation is celebrating World Badminton Day with the theme of “Raise A Racquet—Play, Learn, Celebrate!" and Special Olympics is joining in.

Peter Ispold

Peter Ispold
Special Olympics Slovakia
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