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Community Impact

Special Olympics Team Walks for Inclusion

By Megan Jean, November 01, 2018
Special Olympics employees and friends (a group of 9) in front of a Best Buddies back drop.
On Saturday, 20 October 2018, a group of Special Olympics staff and friends, joined forces and participated in the 9th Annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
Press Releases

Dr. Benedetto Saraceno announced as Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Dr. Benedetto Saraceno with his head resting on his had looking off into the distance.
Special Olympics International (SOI) has named mental health expert Dr. Benedetto Saraceno, as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
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.
Athletes

Our Reality TV Moment

Boy smiling sitting on bleachers holding a basketball wearing a red Special Olympics tank top with a team sign, "Hurricanes" in the background.
Taublieb Films came to Portland, Maine from Malibu, California a couple weeks ago to film us.
In the News

Special Olympics & WWE Get HYPED During Last Stop on European Tour

Full group including WWE star, athletes, and volunteers on the court posing for a group photo in front of a WWE and Special Olympics backdrop.
“Because when WWE and Special Olympics get together, WE GET HYPED!”
Press Releases

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

Daina Shilts sitting at a desk with her medals around her neck reading over a card with a health representative.
1.2 million frames and sunglasses donated to athletes over 15 years.
In the News

Man with Intellectual Disability Remains on Death Row Despite Ruling

By Dr. Timothy Shriver, November 19, 2018
The Supreme Court should block the execution of a Texas man with intellectual disability—again, a Los Angeles Times op-ed by Timothy Shriver.
In the News

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield Releases Clothing Line to Benefit Special Olympics

Baker Mayfield warming up; he's in a yellow hoody, a gray Browns hat, with head phones on while throwing a pass with a(n) (American) football.
Through a partnership with Barstool Sports, Baker Mayfield will sell a collection of T-Shirts & sweatshirts—with 100 percent of the proceeds to be donated to the Special Olympics in the greater Cleveland area.
Press Releases

Shoot for the Stars with European Basketball Week 2018!

One player jumps for a layup shot; another player attempts to block the shot.
Between 24 November and 2 December, almost 19,000 players will take part in 250 local and national events across 35 European countries.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Makes Strides for Inclusive Health Systems in the Dominican Republic

Smiling pediatrician is looking over and checking out an athlete during a screening.
The Organization of American States (OAS) and Special Olympics signed an agreement to promote sports, physical activity, health, inclusive education, sustainable and human development, and human rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
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