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Hello, my name is Samantha and I am a senior at Swartz Creek High School, MI. I started getting involved in Special Olympics about four years ago and have been in love with it ever since! It has fueled my belief that inclusion is needed in everyone’s life because it gives every person the opportunity to express their thoughts and opinions. My passion for Special Olympics and inclusion began when my brother started competing in events like track and field and bowling. I joined a unified champions class that helped me learn the basics and got me started on my long, exciting journey. Outside of Special Olympics and Unified Champions I am in student council, link crew, and I am working on becoming fluent in asl.

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup

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Katowice, Poland to host first-ever Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup from 5 – 8 October 2025.
Europe Eurasia Stories

Special Olympics Leaders Visit North Macedonia to Advance Inclusion Agenda

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High-level delegation led by SOEE President Sven Albrecht meets Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and national partners in Skopje to strengthen cross-sector commitment to inclusion through sport
History

Out of the Shadows: Events Leading to the Founding of Special Olympics

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A chronology of the people and events that led to creation of the world’s largest organization dedicated to promoting respect, inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Athletes Get “Fit” for Games

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Bob Beamon, Olympic Long Jump Record Holders, Helps Fit Athletes with Shoes
In the News

SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games

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They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
Press Releases

Radisson Hotels Americas Announces Partnership with Special Olympics International to Support its Mission of Inclusion

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Radisson Hotel Group Americas partners with Special Olympics in North And South America to empower athletes to be their best on and off the field.
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United Raises Airline Miles for Special Olympics During National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month

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"Airline's Miles on a Mission" platform encourages loyalty customers to donate miles to help athletes fly and compete in competitions across the country and around the world. United's broader partnership with Special Olympics also includes the employment of athletes in airports across the country as part of its growing Special Olympics Service Ambassador Program.
Inclusive Health

Dr. Serhiy Komisarenko (Vinnytsia, Ukraine)

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Dr. Komisarenko saw a stark need for Ukrainian athletes with intellectual disabilities to receive free health screenings, which led him to launch Healthy Athletes screenings in Ukraine and advocate for access to quality follow-up care. He worked with the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences to secure the country’s leading doctors and hospitals to provide ongoing screenings and follow-up care to individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout the country.
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