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Athletes

Aerie Highlights Special Olympics athletes in the Better Together Campaign

Aerie "Better Together" green t-shirt on a bed of dandelions.
This July, Special Olympics and Aerie are celebrating the Global Week of Inclusion by teaming up for the “Better together” campaign!
In the News

Remembering Denny Alldridge

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

A Very Special Christmas

Jon Bon Jovi dressed up in a tuxedo singing on stage.
'A Very Special Christmas' broke records as the most successful benefit recording series ever. Take a look behind the scenes.
Community Impact

Unified Champion Schools – Our Challenge to You

Unified Champion Schools – Our Challenge to You
Learn how Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools challenges all students across the United States to make their school inclusive.
Athletes

Being a Leader Means Bringing a “Fighting Spirit”!

A group in red football kits stand on a football pitch with their arms around each other facing the camera smiling.
Speaking at his team’s Gothia Special Olympics Trophy debut in Gothenburg, Special Olympics Sweden athlete, Joakim Lantz discusses what it takes to be a good leader.
Athletes

Leading with Empathy in an Uncertain World

By Benjamin "Ben" Haack, April 28, 2020
Benjamin Haack standing outside wearing a shirt that reads, "Youth for Inclusion 2019"
This world right now is going through a once in a lifetime event, that has put us on the brink. Yet through that, a unique organisation has some very powerful yet simple messages coming from an even more unique group of people who have never been on the global radar.
In the News

ESPN’s Coverage of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Special Olympics USA Games Minnesota Games 2026 tune in graphic
From June 20 – 26, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring nearly 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches from all 50 states to Minneapolis to compete across 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. ESPN will provide 48 hours of live competition coverage on ESPN+ through the ESPN App, featuring events including athletics, swimming, powerlifting and flag football, along with ABC preview and review programming.
Community Impact

Fit Feet Goes to South Africa

Athlete smiling and looking off into the distance.
Special Olympics athletes deserve to be healthy from head to toe, just like everyone else. See how our Fit Feet (podiatry) program makes this happen!
Videos

Special Olympics and Laureus Partnership Announcement

Special Olympics and Laureus Partnership Announcement
Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver and Laureus ambassador Edwin Moses (Olympic track and field legend) discuss the history of the two organizations leading up to their 2023 partnership to support the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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