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Athletes

Athlete Kelly Campbell Makes History as First Special Olympics Washington Athlete to be Named Board Chair

By RJ Nealon, February 02, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete smiles at the camera. Next to her photo is the Special Olympics Washington logo.
Having been involved with the organization for over three decades in a variety of areas, Campbell is set to become the first athlete to be named board chair for the Program.
Athletes

The College Football Hall of Fame Honors Special Olympics Athlete Caden Cox

By RJ Nealon, March 21, 2022
Two men stand next to a display case with a yellow jersey inside. They smile for the camera.
His No. 21 Hocking College football uniform—a nod to the 21st chromosome associated with Down syndrome—is folded neatly in a standalone display.
Athletes

Kayla Cornell Has a Message for Fellow Special Olympics Athletes: Let’s Get Healthy Together

By RJ Nealon, March 26, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete stands in a kitchen. She's cutting vegetables.
Kayla Cornell is the head chef in her cooking class for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Uses Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle

By RJ Nealon, January 26, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete sits behind a table covered in a red cloth. In front of her are video cameras and computer monitors. She smiles at the camera.
Abdul-Jillil gets ready to host her "Afternoons with Ayesha" segment, helping athletes stay fit and connected virtually.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces Three-Year Bank of America Grant to Advance Inclusion Efforts Across Underserved Communities

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New $5 million grant underscores Bank of America’s longstanding support of leadership programming
Athletes

Advocate Jennifer Wardlow Is Making the World a Better Place for Fellow Special Olympics Athletes

By RJ Nealon, March 29, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete stands on a stage.
Jennifer Wardlow loved collecting pins at the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut. A staple of major Special Olympics competitions, the pins are designed to represent the athletes’ states and/or countries.
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4,000 Special Olympics South Africa Athletes Receive Internship Opportunities

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The goal is to address the challenge of unemployment in South Africa through grant funding and forming relationships with public, private, and civil society organizations on projects that will significantly contribute to job creation.
Athletes

Special Olympics Gambia Making Headway in Africa

A group of Special Olympics Gambia athletes pose together.
Over 5.5 million athletes with intellectual disabilities participate in Special Olympics programs around the world, and the number of nations with at least one Special Olympics chapter is constantly growing.
Athletes

Building An Inclusive Society: Goals For Final Year of My SSIGM Term

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , January 20, 2023
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I have four meaningful goals for this year that I hope to accomplish, with the love and support of my mentors and staff from Special Olympics and my family and friends.
Athletes

Providing a Voice for the Athletes, Speaking Opportunities by Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, May 12, 2023
This podcast logo shows a drawing of two men inside a circle with the words "Inclusion Infusion" above their heads.
Throughout the Special Olympics North America Region, Programs are creating opportunities for Special Olympics athletes to find their voices and share their powerful stories.
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