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Athletes

Special Olympics South Africa Partnered With TOMS

By Nomthandazo Dladla, April 20, 2018
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All nine provinces took a quantity of TOMS shoes for their athletes.
Athletes

Shooting for the Stars at NBA All-Star Weekend

By Aoife O'Grady, March 05, 2018
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Serbian Special Olympics athlete Saska Vuijicic flew to Los Angeles for the NBA Cares All-Star Weekend! Read about her adventure.
Community Impact

Hungary Welcomes Josh Cartu as National Ambassador

By Aoife O'Grady, April 25, 2018
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The Ferrari race driver visited the Special Olympics offices in Budapest. He also has a personal special interest in Special Olympics.
Athletes

How a Nine-Year-Old Athlete Had His Life Changed

By Stephanie Corkett, June 26, 2017
Young male athlete receiving an examination on his amputated leg by a health professional.
Liui’a Nikosiaki had his left leg amputated after a car hit him. He was given crutches, but he outgrew them. Then Fit Feet came along.
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How Forest Hills Eastern High School Stood Out

By Brad Lake, November 06, 2017
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The school was selected as the first school in Michigan to be a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Banner program.
Athletes

Korean Athlete Finds and Shares Success Through Sports

By Kate McKenna, March 06, 2017
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As a child, Wonsang had problems associated with intellectual disability. Eventually, his family found sports helped him find focus.
Community Impact

Showcasing Special Olympics at Global Sports Media Conference

By Fiona Hynes, May 15, 2017
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The world of sports journalism was reminded of the power and importance of the Special Olympics at a conference in South Korea.
Community Impact

A Very Special Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day in Malawi

By Felix Chisowa, August 07, 2017
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The message of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Special Olympics has a very special place in one of Africa’s smallest countries.
Community Impact

US Schools Get National Unified Champion School Banner Recognition

By Leigha Bannon, September 11, 2017
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Learn what it means to earn this prestigious recognition.
Community Impact

Special Olympics and American Physical Therapy Association Unveil New Partnership

By Stephanie Corkett, August 11, 2017
The organizations have been long-time partners, working to advance the health and fitness of Special Olympics athletes since 1968.
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