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Using Basketball to Overcome the Exclusion of her Past: Cecilia Gonzalez

Using Basketball to Overcome the Exclusion of her Past: Cecilia Gonzalez
Meet Cecilia Gonzalez, a basketball player with Special Olympics Paraguay, whose life is now unrecognizable after she discovered her love for basketball and competing with Special Olympics.
In the News

2025 Special Olympics Holiday Card

2025 Special Olympics Holiday Card
A very special thank you to all members of the Special Olympics movement this holiday season.

Health Messenger

The resources can be used to train Special Olympics athletes to become Health Messengers, empowering them to become health leaders, educators, advocates and role models within their Special Olympics communities and the community at large.
50 Game Changers

Rosas Law

Rosa standing in front of a brick pillar with the word You are Beautiful written above her. She is looking up and smiling for the photo.
In 2010, President Barack Obama signed “Rosa’s Law” which changed “mental retardation” to “intellectual disability” in US federal law. Inspired by nine year-old Rosa Marcellino, the law was a key component in the groundswell of advocacy efforts promoting inclusive, people first-language for people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Charge to the Athletes at Inaugural World Games

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Charge to the Athletes at Inaugural World Games
Look back at what she said to kick off those momentous and world changing games.
Community Impact

A Very Special Christmas

Jon Bon Jovi dressed up in a tuxedo singing on stage.
'A Very Special Christmas' broke records as the most successful benefit recording series ever. Take a look behind the scenes.
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Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games

Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games
Nearly 3,200 athletes took part in the 4th Special Olympics International Summer Games, held in Michigan. See some of the highlights.
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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode One: Georgia Aquarium

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In the premiere episode of Novie Knows, Novie Craven dives into adventure at Georgia Aquarium, where she meets incredible marine animals, including an octopus, beluga whales, her dolphin pals and a “seal-ebrity” guest, Floyd the harbor seal!Download the Transcript
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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Two: New Jersey Boardwalk

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Cabs are here! Novie is spending the day at the Jersey Shore! On this episode of Novie Knows, the original GTL (Gym, Tan, Laundry) gets an upgrade: Games at the Silverball Retro Arcade, Tunes at The Stone Pony and Long Walks on the Beach. What’s better than a Saturday at the Shore? Let’s go!Download the Transcript
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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Three: Yes, Chef!

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In this episode of Novie Knows, Novie heads to New Jersey for the ultimate foodie adventure. She steps into the kitchen at Uncle Louie’s Pizza to make her own pizza, learns the craft of fresh mozzarella at A & S Italian Market and caps the day with a classic meal at the iconic CHiT CHaT Diner in Hackensack. Grab a slice, settle in and enjoy!Download the Transcript
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