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Athletes

TV Star, Photographer, Dancer and Athlete: The Many Talents of Anca Miron

Special Olympics Romania athlete Anca Miron poses with an ear-to-ear smile
Star of a reality show and featured in ELLE Romania magazine, the Special Olympics athlete now takes on Turin 2025
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Unified Sport and Inclusion: Sunday 19 January—A Double Event in Rieti with 5-a-Side Football and Basketball

A person holding a ball in front of a crowd
Two sports, two great passions, one great Unified Special Olympics event on Sunday that will involve athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from the Fortitudo Baskin, Team Sport L'Aquila, and Rietinclude teams, with the support of young refugees from Rieti participating as well.
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How to Talk to Your Friends About the R-Word: A Guide for Students and Parents

From political figures using it in public to major blockbusters sneaking it into the mainstream, the R-word is being used at an alarming frequency.
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'Glee' Star Has 1 Request For Fans: Stop Using The 'R-Word'

Lauren Potter from Glee speaks about the harmful effects of the r-word
If you need a reminder of just how hurtful the "R-word" can be, look no further than "Glee" actress Lauren Potter.
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Why Pledge

Our goal is to disrupt the cycle of isolation and exclusion with grassroots action for inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities around the world.
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How to Spread the Word

Making your own pledge is a terrific first step, but at some point we will all hear someone else use the R-word and think to ourselves – What do I do now?
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Frequently Asked Questions about the R-Word

Learn more about our campaign and the power of inclusive language.
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Sebastiaan Van Luijn: From Childhood Bullying to Competing at Turin 2025

Portrait photo of smiley man wearing Special Olympics Netherlands uniform
Sebastiaan’s journey shows the power of perseverance and community support.

[#13] Vespa Primavera Electric Moped Designed by Ilaria ‘Ghinka’ Bonanni

The Vespa: A multicolor Vespa designed by Ilaria Bonanni (Ghinka), featuring striking colors spray-painted by hand on a white base, on the entire vehicle. Details and drawings hand-drawn with acrylic markers, brush, acrylic paints. A genuine leather saddle decorated by hand with leather dye and final fixative. The scooter also features original chromed “Elettrica” and “Primavera” plates and the front “Vespa” logo, as well as a bespoke plate with the artist’s signature.

[#15] “Play Unified” Custom Vespa Helmet Designed By Athlete Ilaria ‘Ghinka’ Bonanni

Hand-painted red color base, featuring “#Play Unified” and the Special Olympics athlete oath: “Che io possa vincere, ma se non riuscissi, che io possa tentare con tutte le mie forze” (Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt) + artist’s signature.
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