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Sport and Competition

Hosting a Special Olympics International Event

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Interested in bringing the spirit of Special Olympics to your community? Special Olympics operates an ongoing bid process to guide any interested party through hosting an international event.
Partners of the Movement

Law Enforcement Torch Run

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The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement.
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Brightspot

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We have entrusted the talented, creative, and capable team at Brightspot to be our lead digital partner for years.
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ESPN

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ESPN and Special Olympics have had a partnership for more than 30 years. That partnership has never been stronger and more significant than it is today.
Community Impact

Fostering Inclusive Societies through the Power of Sport

Using Basketball to Overcome the Exclusion of her Past: Cecilia Gonzalez
This year, the theme of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities is fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.
Partners of the Movement

United Airlines

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Global Platinum Partner of Special Olympics, United Airlines celebrates our shared vision to break down barriers and end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.
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Golisano Foundation

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In 2012, businessman and philanthropist, Tom Golisano committed $12 million over four years towards launching the Special Olympics Healthy Communities initiative. The goal was to create communities in eight countries and six U.S. States where Special Olympics athletes and other people with intellectual disabilities have the same access to health and wellness resources and services—and can attain the same level of good health—as all community members.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation

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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Special Olympics agreed a landmark collaboration in 2018 based on a shared vision to build global social inclusion. The partnership will support Special Olympics’ mission to forge stronger youth engagement worldwide and to transform educational systems through inclusive sport.
Intellectual Disabilities

What is Intellectual Disability?

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Intellectual disability (ID) is a term used to describe a person with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills, including communication and self-care.
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Honoring Frank Gehry

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The Special Olympics family extends heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of famed architect Frank Gehry, who passed away on 5 December 2025 at the age of 96.
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