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Athletes

Thank You, NFL Players

By RJ Nealon, December 13, 2019
RJ smiling for a photo; he has on glasses and a blue polo.
I want to tell you a story about a kid who fell in love with sports at a young age. About a kid who had dreams of making a difference. A kid who was willing to do whatever it took to achieve that dream, but who was also just trying to keep up with everyone else.
Athletes

Ken Melvin's Tips on Facilitating a Meeting

Ken Melvin standing at a podium and speaking.
Have you been tasked to lead a meeting but don’t know where to begin? Whether you have 3 or 100 participants, Ken Melvin has tips to help you get started the right way.
Press Releases

Swedish Government Decision Forces Special Olympics to Choose New Location for 2021 World Winter Games

Logo for the Special Olympics World Winter Games Sweden 2021 accompanied by a photo of a skier in motion on the snow.
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 20: The Special Olympics World Winter Games, planned for Sweden in February 2021, will no longer take place in the European nation. The reason is that the event’s organizing committee have not been able to secure sufficient funds for the Games.
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Holiday e-Card

Insert Holiday e-Card Into Your Email Message Using Microsoft Outlook
Community Impact

2019: A Very Inclusive Year

This was a big year for Special Olympics. From high-level competitions and high-profile partnerships to the expansion of Unified Sports and Athlete Leadership, the power of inclusion was on full display.
Athletes

Athlete-Coaches Shine During European Basketball Week

By Megan Jean, January 06, 2020
Two athletes giving a high-5 while the rest of the team surrounds them and cheers in victory
Special Olympics athlete-coaches from SO Belgium (Tamara) and SO Germany (Andre) made their mark at the Unified Basketball Tournament held in Munich, Germany from 28 – 30 November.
Athletes

What does it Mean to Play Unified

Three girls in a gymnasium standing side by side in white Special Olympics North Carolina jerseys.
In the spring of 2014, I (Logan Beyer) took the court for my first Unified basketball practice through the Duke University Special Olympics.
In the News

Special Olympics Video Nominated for the 2020 Sharecare Video Awards

Doctor Richard Perlman sitting for an interview. He has on an blue polo shirt.
Vote Now for the Dr. Steven Perlman Game Changer video for best public policy video
Athletes

2020 Xperience Tennis Invitational Brings out the Best

Four athletes stand side by side in a group in front of a tennis net
33 of Top Special Olympics North America Tennis Athletes Featured
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