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Erika Ender Announced as Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Erika Ender smiling for a professional head shot.
Record-breaking composer, singer-song writer to help advance inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Generous Gift Funds Nation’s First Institute to Teach Nurses to Care for People with Developmental Disabilities

Golisano Institute, Fisher College, an athlete, and Special Olympics representatives pose for a group photo.
Tom Golisano, founder of the Golisano Foundation, is a long-time supporter of Special Olympics and its mission to creating inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

Daina Shilts Featured in Strive Magazine

Daina Shilts holding up her silver medal at the 2013 Special Olympics.
Daina Shilts can and has become a symbol of leadership in the Inclusion Revolution.
Athletes

Athlete Leadership Spotlight: Ken Melvin

Ken Melvin speaking in an interview.
Ken Melvin, a Special Olympics athlete from Russellville, Indiana, will participate in this year’s Global Athlete Congress as a member of the North America Athlete Input Council.
In the News

Special Olympics GB & WWE Team Up Against Bullying in Manchester

WWE Title belt at Old Trafford stadium
“People have bullied me for how I look or because of disabilities. But Play Unified is helping people come together and build confidence…”
Athletes

Initial Reflections From A Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , November 09, 2018
Dan holding a sign that says Class of 2018-2022. He's standing next to a woman and a man. The man is holding a sign that says Congratulations Daniel! They are all standing in front of a Special Olympics 50th Anniversary background.
Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Board of Special Olympics, selecting me for the prestigious class of 2018-2022 Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger.
In the News

Inclusive Health Can Prevent Diabetes and Save Lives

By Stephanie Corkett, November 08, 2018
Mallory Morris in workout clothes and a t-shirt that reads: Team Kansas Special Olympics, is holding a sign that reads Hashtag Inclusive Health
Mallory Morris is a twenty-four year old Special Olympics who competes in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
In the News

Stepping into the Ring for Inclusion in Cologne

WWE NXT Tryout participants and SO Deutschland athletes after unified workout standing in front of the ring holding a SO Deutschland banner.
WWE hosted a much-anticipated tryout for their NXT program, and our Special Olympics Deutschland athletes had the opportunity to participate right alongside them!
In the News

Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, receives Let’s Talk About It Award

By Zeynep Görpe, November 08, 2018
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, with Special Olympics Turkey athletes at recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event where she received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health. She is on stage with Natalia Vodianova, Europe Eurasia leadership, and Special Olympics athletes.
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health at the recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event in Antalya, Turkey.
In the News

The Global Athlete Congress – Leaders for Inclusion

By Carolyn Phillips, November 12, 2018
A female athlete leader holds a microphone as she talks at an event. People in the background listen to her.
Special Olympics, in partnership with Kantar, conducted research on the role of attitudes in promoting inclusion in friendships, communities, health, education, and jobs.
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