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Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO
At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
Athletes

From Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Backyard to the National Stage: Tim Gowen’s Life in Special Olympics

Two men wearing dark blue t-shirts are coming out of the ocean onto a beach. They have their arms around each other.
Only a handful of Special Olympics athletes have had the opportunity to meet the founder of Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Even fewer athletes had the opportunity to compete in her backyard the year before Special Olympics even began. Luckily, for Tim Gowen, he was able to do both.
Videos

π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode 11: Word Salad Part Two

π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode 11: Word Salad Part Two
With the right opportunities, anything is possible. In part two of Novie’s conversation, β€œLove on the Spectrum” cast member Dani Bowman and Director/Executive Producer Cian O’Clery share how Dani turned her animation dreams into a real business and why authentic representation and real relationships matter, both in love and in life.

π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode 10: Word Salad Part One

Novie Knows, Episode 10, Word Salad: Getting to know "Love on the Spectrum"
Finding love can feel like searching for a needle in an Earth-shaped haystack. For individuals with autism, that search can feel even more complicated. Director and Executive Producer Cian O’Clery created β€œLove on the Spectrum” to show just how diverse the experience of finding love can be for individuals with autism, including cast member Dani Bowman.
In the News

Sports Illustrated Captured the Action at Virginia School Honored for Inclusion

Five students flanked by two adults smile at the camera inside of a school building.
On a day full of inclusion, education and sport, Sports Illustrated covered the ceremony when Bush Hill Elementary School in Alexandria, VA was named an Unified Champion School by Special Olympics.
Europe Eurasia Stories

Lithuania Welcomes First Edition of the Special Olympics Baltic Games presented by Toyota

Two teams playing basketball indoors at the Special Olympics Baltic Games
The Special Olympics Baltic Games presented by Toyota brought together almost 100 athletes from the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) to compete in three sports disciplines. Its first edition, hosted in Druskininkai, Lithuania, took place 28 – 30 April 2026 and saw athletes competing in Unified basketball, bocce, and swimming.
In the News

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Renew Partnership with Toyota Motor Europe to Continue Advancing Inclusion Through Unified Sports

One person skiing downhill, geared up for alpine skiing, sporting a bib with the Toyota logo.
Special Olympics and TME partner up to expand Unified sports across Europe and Eurasia through December 2027.
Community Impact

Catching Big Air, Creating Bigger Change

Promotional graphic for Inclusion Revolution Radio featuring two snowboarders in winter gear holding a black snowboard overhead. Text reads β€œSeason 7 | Episode 13: Hannah & Amen Teter.” The Inclusion Revolution Radio logo appears on the left, with the Podville logo in the top right. The background is purple with graphic textures, and the episode is presented by Procter & Gamble, whose logo appears at the bottom.
Hannah Teter and her brother, Amen Teter, grew up snowboarding, inheriting a love for the sport from their parents.
In the News

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO
At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
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