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Community Impact

Unity at the First-Ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum

Two female runners running.
On 6 October 2021, Special Olympics convened its first-ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum.
Athletes

From Sports Skills to Teaching Skills

Karla and two other athletes celebrating on the left and Karla showing off her needlepoint on the right.
Karla Violeta Castro González is a versatile athlete from Mexico. Her growing confidence in sports has led to confidence in other parts of her life as well!
Press Releases

Special Olympics Launches First-Ever Fitness Campaign Aimed at Hispanic Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

Athletes on the left giving a high-5 with text that reads: Escuela de Fuerza and two baseball players on the right.
Major League Baseball (MLB) Players–New York Second Baseman Gleyber Torres and Chicago Catcher Willson Contreras–partner with Special Olympics athletes to launch Spanish-language fitness campaign: Escuela de Fuerza
Blog

Athlete Leadership Prepares for Unified Employment

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , October 28, 2021
Daniel with his arm around a young woman (Hanna Joy Atkinson).
In over a decade of participation in Special Olympics, I’ve learned many athlete leadership skills that have helped me, and any athlete, move into an inclusive workplace. In today’s blog piece I will share with you five Special Olympics Athlete Leadership skills that have prepared me for my current employment at United Airlines, which includes: public speaking and interviews, getting outside of myself, having a global perspective, taking initiative, and valuing all members of a team.
Athletes

Samantha Soars

A group of equestrian athletes posing for a photo, some holding enthusiastic ‘thumbs up.’ Most have at least one ribbon around their neck.
For SO New Zealand athlete Samantha Shepherd, Special Olympics is the place where she found belonging, personal growth and friendship.
Community Impact

Special Olympics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Announce Global Campaign for Inclusion

Two athletes from Special Olympics Romania on the court with their arm around one another's shoulder.
A Continuing Partnership to Further Work for Inclusion in Education Around the World.
In the News

Lindo Antonio Shares His Story with Namibia Economist in Honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Lindo Antonio poses in front of Special Olympics Namibia banner.
Lindo Antonio shared his story with Namibia Economist in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
In the News

JR Jackson of CBS Sports Radio teamed up with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® to host the "Media for the Movement" tour

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JR Jackson of CBS Sports Radio teamed up with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® to host the "Media for the Movement" tour.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Becomes Extended Family for Father-Daughter Duo

By RJ Nealon, December 31, 2021
A Special Olympics athlete and Unified partner pose for a photo.
Each athlete coached and each teammate of Rylie’s becomes a part of the Halls’ extended family. That’s the way it’s always been.
Community Impact

Two Members of National Work Team Share Bond Forged Through Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, January 10, 2022
Four people appear on a Zoom screen.
Special Olympics brings people together, even when they least expect it. For Mercy Ogutu and Britney Bautista, who live across the country from each other, Special Olympics is exactly how their connection began .
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