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Partners of the Movement

Lions Clubs International Foundation

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Since 2001, the Lions Clubs International Foundation has provided generous support to the Special Olympics movement, expanding the reach and scope of key programs in the areas of health, inclusive sports and community building through inclusive development through service worldwide. Through the “Mission: Inclusion” partnership platform, the Lions Clubs International Foundation and countless Lions Clubs have become a pivotal global partner in the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the world.

Kiera Byland

Global Athlete Congress; Special Olympics Athlete, Great Britain
Chair, Global Athlete Congress; Special Olympics Athlete, Great Britain
Community Impact

Special Olympics Kenya Reaches New Athletes Through National Broadcast

(SO Kenya EDUTV v1 (1).png)- A photo from the EDU-TV broadcast of a Special Olympics coach Vincent Muigai and athlete Shalel Tennah participating in an arm strength exercise.
Special Olympics Kenya coaches and athletes lead Fit 5 workouts on a national education broadcast during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the News

Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher: Webinar 3 – Coaching Adult Athletes

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A recap of week 1 of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.

Nyasha Derera

Nyasha standing, Special Olympics Board of Directors Chair, Global Athlete Congress; Special Olympics Athlete, Zimbabwe; Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger
As a Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger (SSIGM), Nyasha Derera hopes to become a voice for the voiceless.
In the News

Sports Illustrated Captured the Action at Virginia School Honored for Inclusion

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On a day full of inclusion, education and sport, Sports Illustrated covered the ceremony when Bush Hill Elementary School in Alexandria, VA was named an Unified Champion School by Special Olympics.
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Catching Big Air, Creating Bigger Change

Promotional graphic for Inclusion Revolution Radio featuring two snowboarders in winter gear holding a black snowboard overhead. Text reads “Season 7 | Episode 13: Hannah & Amen Teter.” The Inclusion Revolution Radio logo appears on the left, with the Podville logo in the top right. The background is purple with graphic textures, and the episode is presented by Procter & Gamble, whose logo appears at the bottom.
Hannah Teter and her brother, Amen Teter, grew up snowboarding, inheriting a love for the sport from their parents.
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Basketball Africa League and Special Olympics Showcase Power of Inclusive Sport

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South Africa Broadcast Corporation covered the innovative collaboration between Basketball Africa League and Special Olympics where the League hosted a Unified match up during a quarter of one of a BAL game. The following is an excerpt from the article titled BAL and Special Olympics showcase power of inclusive sport in SA:
Community Impact

Over 700 Health Screenings Performed in Two Days at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®

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Over the last two days, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® conducted over 700 free health screenings for athletes and Unified partners participating in the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, Paris 2026.
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Welcome to the Local Club/Program Page!

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It is a community-based local branch of the National or State Special Olympics Program. Local Club/Program offers a wide range of sports and non-sport activities that are designed to promote inclusion, a sense of community, and celebrate the unique abilities of all members.
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