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Joseph Marcano - SO Venezuela

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“Because I love it and It makes me very, very happy.”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love it when I do it!”
In the News

World Health Organization Director-General Statement at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Berlin

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The World Health Organization was conceived and born in 1948 with a very simple but powerful idea: that health is a human right.
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Natalia Hormazabal Becerra - SO Chile

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I started when I was very little, but when I turned 10, I’ve prioritized it and have been doing it with more dedication. HAPPY! I feel so confident when I do it, or when I try to make others dance too!”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“A lot! And felt very supported!”
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The Work and Joy of Being Officials

By Lennart Piper, June 22, 2023
Benjamin Straatmann (left) and Joke Renckens (right) standing side by side.
A badminton competition starts—men’s doubles between Special Olympics Indonesia and Special Olympics Denmark.
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Rebolledo Nixon - SO Venezuela

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I dance because, since I was a child, my family always had music on and they taught me to dance. It makes me feel very happy.”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love it! I’ve had two opportunities and they were fantastic!”
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Dimas Gonzalez - SO Venezuela

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I’m always dancing, even to music from ads and jingles. I feel like I’m in “my thing,” doing what I enjoy!”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“It’s always a great pleasure.”
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Allison+Partners Support Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Group of people standing in front of Berlin 2023 signage.
As part of its global commitment to advocating for inclusion alongside Special Olympics, the Allison+Partners German team has sent a team of PR volunteers to the World Games
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Jose Peña - SO Venezuela

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I like dancing and I like participating in anything that lets me show other people my skills. It makes me feel happy. I have fun and enjoy doing it!”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love dancing with Special Olympics because I have the opportunity to compete.”
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Henry Schein Donates Health Care Products to Support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Screenings

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With this donation, the Company promotes wellness and health education for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
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Dirk Nowitzki visits the Special Olympics World Games

Dirk Nowitzki with Special Olympics Deutschland at basketball 3X3
Basketball superstar Dirk Nowitzki experienced a unique day with our athletes at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on 17 June.
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