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International Cheer Union Signs Memorandum of Understanding Announcing Support

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International Cheer Union announces their support of Special Olympics in developing cheerleading programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
Press Releases

Safilo Proudly Commits to New Three-Year Partnership with Special Olympics International

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1.2 million frames and sunglasses donated to athletes over 15 years.

Special Olympics France Stand Stronger Together During Pandemic

Special Olympics France Stand Stronger Together During Pandemic
The intense lockdown of spring and early summer saw programmes across Europe Eurasia—and indeed the world—develop innovative ways of connecting with athletes from afar.
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Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Health inequality for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) is rampant. As a direct result of being pushed to the back of the line and underserved by the health care system, people with ID are dying up to 20 times sooner than the general population, often from preventable conditions such as constipation or seizures. Enough is enough.
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The importance of Inclusive Health Research

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Through Project ALL STAR, a Special Olympics research and evaluation initiative, athlete co-researchers aim to improve inclusive health programming and make a difference in the lives of fellow athletes.
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Golisano Health Leadership Awards

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The Golisano Health Leadership Awards recognize health champions—leaders and organizations—that are making a significant contribution to equal access to health, fitness or wellness for people with intellectual disabilities. The award also promotes awareness for the progress and extraordinary efforts toward fulfilling the goals, values, and mission of Special Olympics Health work. This is the highest Special Olympics honor for health partners.
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Future Gifts Through Your Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, or Other Financial Accounts

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It’s easy to name Special Olympics as a partial or total beneficiary of your retirement accounts, life insurance plan, Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), and other financial accounts, including your bank and brokerage accounts. And it’s as simple as signing your name.
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Open Water Swimming

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Open water swimming debuted at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece as a demonstration sport.
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Bermuda

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.
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