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In the News

European Sports Conference Paves the Way for a More Inclusive Future in Sports

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Bi-annual Gathering Unites Over 100 Sports Leaders from 40+ National Programs in Torino, Italy
Athletes

Nyasha Derera Celebrates the 2023 World Games in Berlin

By Nyasha Derera, October 26, 2023
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The 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin made me feel at home, welcomed, loved, and embraced.
Community Impact

ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi Joins Inclusion Revolution Radio to talk about hosting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

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Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces Historic 1 Billion US Dollars Fundraising Milestone from Law Enforcement

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For nearly 45 years thousands of law enforcement officers around the world have raised money for local Special Olympics programs
In the News

Special Olympics Awarded Pardes Humanitarian Prize for Recognizing Global Efforts in Advancing Inclusive Mental Health Programs

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The prestigious Pardes Humanitarian Prize was awarded to Special Olympics to recognize efforts in raising awareness about the mental health needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Planned Giving

Matthew Necci, Board Chair for Special Olympics Connecticut

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Special Olympics is very much part of a family legacy for me. From very early in life, my parents instilled the value that we were obligated to help whom we can, when we can, and how we can.
In the News

Special Olympics International staff member Jason Rogers Honored with Prestigious Laura Lee Leadership Award

Jason Rogers posing with the Laura Lee Leadership Award On Thursday, October 26th.
On Thursday, October 26th Jason Rogers was honored with the national Laura Lee Leadership Award.
Athletes

Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete Making Difference Within Community

By RJ Nealon, November 27, 2023
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“I got involved with Special Olympics when I was in school and I was put down all my life. So, I found out about Special Olympics and how they accepted people and how we get the opportunity to compete.”
Community Impact

Special Olympics Romania Embraces Inclusive Support for Ukrainian Refugees through Unified with Refugees Initiative

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Representatives of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, SO Romania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency held a collaborative meeting in Bucharest to explore ways to amplify support for refugees.
In the News

Zhou Guanyu Celebrates Special Olympics in Article by The Players’ Tribune

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Our Global Ambassador and #F1 superstar Zhou Guanyu is driving the #InclusionRevolution forwards at lightning speed! Read his compelling and candid story in his own words in The Players’ Tribune.
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