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Community Impact

Lighting the Way Series, Part 4: The Power of Love and Support

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Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day.
Community Impact

Emma Haug Turns Volunteer Hours into Lifelong Passion and Wins Outstanding Coach Award

By RJ Nealon, May 21, 2022
Two women sit back to back and smile for the camera.
For most of her youth, Emma Haug, a coach for Special Olympics Washington, played soccer and volleyball, but as she entered the hallways of high school, sports became secondary.
In the News

Inaugural Special Olympics European Union Day: Athlete Voices Echo in Heart of Europe

A large group of people stand together with a Special Olympics and European Union branded banner outside a large building.
The inaugural Special Olympics European Union (EU) Day, a flagship event of the European Week of Sport, saw almost 200 athletes, coaches and staff take Brussels by storm as they raised their voices at the European Parliament and the European Commission on 24 and 25 September.
Community Impact

Las Vegas Middle School Earns First Banner Recognition in the State

By RJ Nealon, May 12, 2026
This photo shows a group of people standing behind a sign that says "Take Back Sports ESPN - Special Olympics Unified Sports" at Victoria Fertitta Middle School National Banner.
Inside Victoria Fertitta Middle School, celebration isn’t just filling the gym—it’s filling every corner of the campus.
In the News

In Dominica, Raedian Felix Is Showing What's Possible

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Known as the "Nature Island," Dominica is a place of towering mountains, lush rainforests and rushing rivers.
In the News

Saluting World Teachers’ Day: A Vision of Authentic Global Inclusion in Schools!

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We spent some time with Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, to learn more about her perspective and the role of teachers in her life:
Athletes

Basketball in Iceland: From Lay Ups to Lifelong Friendships That Turned into Family

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In a small country with a population of less than 400,000 people, there is a family with 32 children. They hang out together, hold pizza parties, chat, laugh, but most of all, they play basketball.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Finds Competitive Edge at NIRSA Flag Football Championships

By RJ Nealon, March 27, 2024
A group of people stand on a football field, posing for a picture.
It’s a cold and windy weekend in the quiet college town of Stillwater, Oklahoma, but despite it being winter break for Oklahoma State University, you can hear the cheers of students.
Youth Voices

Abbigale Griswold

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Community Impact

Unified by Sport: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Launches Powerful Documentary Trailer Ahead of Turin 2025 One-Year Anniversary

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Featuring four athletes’ journeys, this EU-supported film showcases the impact of Special Olympics and the enduring legacy of the World Winter Games
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