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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

How to Give a Great Presentation

Hanna Joy Atkinson standing in front of a evergreen tree smiling and has on a red Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger polo.
Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert
Jordan began playing basketball with Special Olympics in the fifth grade. This small action eventually became a regular part of his life and eventually developed into a passion he pursued.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Highlight Mentors During Global Week of Inclusion

By RJ Nealon, July 22, 2020
Mentor Chris Winston (left) poses with SSIGM and Special Olympics Illinois athlete Daniel Smrokowski.
The 10 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers (SSIGM) gathered in a Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel during the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Athletes

Anas Khalil Al Zorba: From Athlete to Coach

Anas' story
Anas Khalil Al Zorba was once described by some as hyperactive with excessive movement. Then, he joined Special Olympics Palestine. Because of his sports training, the exercise and rules of game helped him control his energy and gain discipline. Not only did his skills and dedication improve his behavior, self-reliance and independence, but they also got him noticed by Special Olympics coaches and staff.
Athletes

Learn more about Loretta Claiborne: 50-year Special Olympics Athlete & Chief Inspiration Officer

By Carolyn Phillips, May 01, 2020
Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics Board of Directors Vice Chair and Chief Inspiration Officer
Loretta Claiborne was born the middle of seven children in a poor, single-parent family in York, Pennsylvania. Partially blind and with intellectual disabilities, she was unable to walk or talk until four-years-old. Today, Claiborne is an accomplished athlete, motivational speaker, member of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors, and Chief Inspiration Officer for Special Olympics.
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Government and Special Olympics Bosnia & Herzegovina Working Together Through COVID-19

Athlete, Edna Sunjic, smiling, sitting on a couch, and holding flowers.
Edna Sunjic is among the athletes of Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina who currently leads a series of training sessions to help motivate her peers across the country.
Athletes

Develop Your Strength With Help From Special Olympics and WWE

Group of athletes standing together holding the WWE championship belt
The mere mention of the word “bootcamp” can strike fear in the hearts of many. Yet for others, it conjures up the idea of strength, which is exactly what inclusive bootcamp instructor Beth Donahue wants her class to develop.
Athletes

Meet Steven, Role Model for Inclusion

On the left is Steven running and on the right is Steven working at Target. Text at the bottom reads: Inclusion Works! The Revolution is Inclusion.
When COVID-19 hit, Steven stepped up to the ‘front lines,’ making sure his community had everything they needed.
Athletes

Athlete Stephanie Ching Shares Fitness Tips and a Toolkit for Caregivers

Stephanie flexing her biceps.
Stephanie Ching has been a tenacious Special Olympics athlete for more than 25 years and has the medals to prove it!
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