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In the News

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO
At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
Community Impact

Stronger Together: A Mother, her Son, and the Power of Sport

Son hugging his mother with his arm around her shoulder.
After the passing of his twin brother and father, Special Olympics Philippines athlete Kim Edwards (Edward), and his mother Jacquelyn, faced immense grief.
In the News

Loretta Claiborne Honored as Local Hero in Pennsylvania

Loretta Claiborne and Eunice Kennedy Shriver holding their hands in the air
Spotlight PA recognized Loretta Claiborne as a Local Hero for her lifetime of work and accomplishments with Special Olympics. The following is an excerpt from the article titled PA Local Heroes: The champion athlete advocating for people with disabilities:

Jim Barbee

Jim Barbee, Special Olympics Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
In the News

The 2026 Special Olympics MENA Games are Underway!

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The city of Sousse, Tunisia, witnessed the official opening of the 2026 10th Special Olympics MENA Games – Beach Sports, bringing together delegations from across the Middle East and North Africa.
Athletes

Special Olympics Senegal Training Camp

athletes standing on the street in a group in Senegal.
Watch as this year’s Special Olympics Senegal athletes prepare for the World Games 2019 Abu Dhabi at training camp, held from 31 August – 2 September 2018 in Mbour.
Abu Dhabi Daily Show

Daniel Smrokowski and Daina Shilts

Daniel Smrokowski and Daina Shilts
Daniel Smrokowski, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, interviews Daina Shilts, special correspondent for ESPN for the Special Olympics World Games 2019.
Inclusion Works

Imagine an Inclusive World

Imagine an Inclusive World
We can see it: a generation of respect, of acceptance, of diversity. A generation that leads together—and learns together.This is how we can build an inclusive world … for all of us. Can you see it?
Inclusion Works

A Born Leader: Meet Cindy

A Born Leader: Meet Cindy
Cindy is a Special Olympics athlete who learned to set, reach and exceed her goals through sports. She brings that same determination to the workplace, as she leads an advocacy group for people with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusion Works

"It's Fantastic!"

"It's Fantastic!"
Dr. Veenu Seth was introduced to inclusive health through her volunteer work in nutrition education and health promotion in the Asia-Pacific region. She saw its power among students with disabilities in India. She was amazed by the difference it makes!
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