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European Football Week #EFW2021

A group of women and girls in football kit stand together on a green pitch while a red football bounces in the air above them.
From 23 to 30 September, thousands of participants across 40 countries took part in safe, local events to mark European Football Week 2021 #EFW2021, supported by UEFA.
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Special Olympics Shines at New York Fashion Week 2021 with #BeBrave Collection

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Celebrity Photographer Nigel Barker hosts Special Olympics New York and Parsons School of Design students at New York Fashion Week photoshoot.
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Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics in Organization’s Largest Single Private Contribution

Tim Shriver speaking
Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver, took the opportunity to thank Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation for the generous gift of $30 million to support the Special Olympics Healthy Communities program.
Community Impact

Celebrating the Resilience of Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics

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During the 2020 – 2021 schools year, Hasbro and Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools honored 4 schools for their work of inclusion.
Athletes

Being the Best He can Be: Meet Omar

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Omar Al Shami proudly represented his country, the United Arab Emirates, at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, and achieved a gold medal in the swimming competition.
Athletes

From Athlete to Workplace Role Model: ‘I enjoy challenges!’

Oana dressed as an athlete on the left and as an office assistant on the right. Text Reads: Oana Rotar, Romania. Inclusion Works: The Revolution is Inclusion
Special Olympics athlete Oana Rotar has been breaking employment barriers in Romania: she is the first woman with Down syndrome employed in the national government’s public administration.
Athletes

Inclusion At Work: Meet Kurtis

A young man sitting at a desk and holding a sign that reads: Health!
Kurtis Jon Siu grew up in Hong Kong in a family of four, with an older brother who also has an intellectual disability. Kurtis credits Special Olympics with building his confidence, not only in sports but also by encouraging him to pursue his passions. One of those passions is art and design!
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Style of Sports Gets the Scoop on Parsons Be Brave Photoshoot

Daniel Fletcher poses in apparel he designed with Parsons School of Design.
The following is an excerpt from the article, Be Brave: Special Olympics X Parson, published by Style of Sport.
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Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger Newest Special Olympics Global Ambassadors

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Actor Chris Pratt and author Katherine Schwarzenegger have been named the newest Special Olympics Global Ambassadors, joining the frontlines of the global movement for inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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