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Sibling Engagement

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Siblings are connectors of three groups central to our movement: athletes, families and youth. Through Special Olympics, siblings can find a supportive community, a platform to share their experiences, and an opportunity to develop as leaders. This section will provide resources for youth-age siblings of individuals with intellectual disabilities. 

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Community Impact

Las Vegas Middle School Earns First Banner Recognition in the State

By RJ Nealon, May 12, 2026
This photo shows a group of people standing behind a sign that says "Take Back Sports ESPN - Special Olympics Unified Sports" at Victoria Fertitta Middle School National Banner.
Inside Victoria Fertitta Middle School, celebration isn’t just filling the gym—it’s filling every corner of the campus.
Athletes

Gaston County 2018 Spring Games Set Local Record

By Ashley Anderson, April 23, 2018
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Athletes enjoyed Olympic town and a 50 balloon release in honor of the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics. Learn about their record.
Athletes

Special Olympics Mongolia Judo Unified Field Training

By Special Olympics East Asia Staff, August 11, 2017
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The training was held in June 2017. A total of 24 athletes, with and without intellectual disabilities, were involved.
In the News

Remembering Denny Alldridge

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The Special Olympics family is mourning the loss of Denny Alldridge. He died Sept. 5th at his home in Stoughton, WI. He was 72.
Athletes

Special Olympics Egypt Unified Women’s Team Awarded Order of Sports Merit

By Carolyn Phillips, December 17, 2018
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Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the president of Egypt, has awarded Special Olympics Egypt's female Unified Football team the Order of Sports Merit for the first time in history.
In the News

Special Olympics Chief Health Officer on the challenges coronavirus poses for people with disabilities

Over the years, Special Olympics has provided over 2 million free health screenings (in the areas of vision, hearing, dental, etc.) in over 135 countries and trained nearly 280,000 health care professionals on the topic of people with ID.
“At Special Olympics, when we can’t be in our competitions and our events, we still are everyday connecting with our athletes to make sure they aren’t socially isolated,” said Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics during an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports.
In the News

Special Olympics Hour on SiriusXM

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Wilmer Leon, host of Inside the Issues on SiriusXM radio’s Urban View – Channel 126 dedicated an entire hour to Special Olympics on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
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Athlete’s Perseverance Applauded in The Guardian Nigeria

Adedamola and his sister Princess on stage at the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 welcome ceremony.
Adedamola Roberts, 5 times Special Olympics Gold medallist in swimming, shared his thoughts on having a sense of purpose, identify and value in The Guardian Nigeria.
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