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Community Impact

Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics

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Every year brave souls line up to take an icy plunge, the Polar Plunge! The Polar Plunge—sometimes held in conjunction with the Law Enforcement Torch Run— is a huge fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics and the athletes.
In the News

Special Olympics Great Britain Panel Shares Inclusive Message at ESPN

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A very warm welcome awaited representatives of Special Olympics when ESPN UK’s head office in London opened its doors for a special one-hour “Meet and Greet” session with the members of their staff in early February.
Europe Eurasia Stories

Unified Sports: A Powerful Tool for Refugee and Migrant Youth

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Speaking alongside Special Olympics Europe Eurasia President and Managing Director, David Evangelista at UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, Gerald underlined Special Olympics’ ongoing efforts to engage refugee and migrant youth—of all abilities—across the world and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between both organisations.
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Self-Care Tips for Special Olympics Families

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As you care for your loved ones, remember to care for yourself, especially during stressful times.
In the News

Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Responds to COVID-19 Outbreak

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Dr. Alicia Bazzano Calls for Urgent Need for Training for Health Care Professionals and Access to Quality Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Community Impact

Celebrating Inclusive Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics

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Hasbro and Special Olympics Partner for Unified Schools Programming
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Break a Sweat and Bust a Move with Us this #InternationalDanceDay

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Special Olympics is inviting EVERYBODY to join our #InternationalDanceDay social activation! Join us on 29 April to show the world how the Special Olympics movement stays fit AND connected through the joy of dance.
Sport Partnerships

Women's Tennis Association

Special Olympics is pleased to partner with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to build international awareness of and participation in Special Olympics Unified Sports® through the WTA Foundation’s global community outreach program COME PLAY!. This program encourages people of all ages and abilities to play tennis in order to lead healthy and productive lives on and off the court. The partnership does this in a variety of ways with activations at WTA tournament pairing Special Olympics athletes with professional players and WTA players joining official Special Olympics tennis events at national and international events. In addition, Special Olympics is grateful for the support of 3x Grand Slam champion Gaby Dabrowski as an official Global Ambassador since 2020.
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LETR Rhode Island Sends Care Packages to the Special Olympics Athletes in Need

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Special Olympics athletes and others living in group facilities are at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Council of Rhode Island found a creative way to support this vulnerable population.
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