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Community Impact

Loretta Claiborne: The Finish Line and Beyond

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Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne will do anything it takes to cross the finish line, and her unwavering advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities reflects that same determination.
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Competition Became Connection

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John Rorro arrived at Syracuse from Rockland County, New York, carrying both excitement and uncertainty. Raised in a sports-loving family, he was always the hype man, the loudest supporter, the biggest fan. But college represented something bigger: independence, belonging, and the chance to be seen not through the lens of his disability, but as a student, a leader, and a young man building his future.
Community Impact

Special Olympics’ New Children’s Book Series Brings to Life Remarkable Athlete Journeys

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Illustrated stories invite young readers to the value of inclusion through sports by joining athletes Anca, Eros, Marcel and Stephanie on their journey to World Winter Games Turin 2025.
Community Impact

Healthier Bodies, Minds, and Communities: Celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day with the University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympic athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities.
In the News

Special Olympics Athletes to Compete in European Aquatics 2026 Open Water Events in Cyprus, Hungary, and Spain

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Organizations deepen their collaboration with events taking place in April, July, and October.
In the News

New Chapter for Inclusive Badminton as Special Olympics and BWF Reinforce Partnership

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YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 played host to Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation that celebrated the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding.
In the News

Be Bold, Dream Big

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Jocelyn is a leader whose presence brightens the bowling alley.
In the News

Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver to receive 2026 Laetare Medal

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Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, will receive the 2026 Laetare Medal at the University of Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2026.
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Global Coalition is Transforming Schools and Changing Lives

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When the Philippines joined the Global Coalition for Inclusion, it marked a significant milestone for the Asia Pacific region and reinforced a growing commitment to inclusive education.
Athletes

German-Born Stefanie Curtis Prepares to Compete at Special Olympics USA Games

By RJ Nealon, April 17, 2026
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Stefanie Curtis had a different path to Special Olympics. Growing up in Berlin, Germany, there was no local programming for Special Olympics, so she found other ways to stay active as an adolescent.
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