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Advocating, Inspiring, and Leading with Confidence

Special Olympics Sargent Shriver Global Messenger
Margaret Turley, a Special Olympics Sargent Shriver Global Messenger, recently had the opportunity to travel internationally, visiting both Brussels and New York, and she brought her passion for inclusion and health advocacy wherever she went.
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Turning Struggles Into Strength

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At 18 years old, Lê Trọng Nguyên (Austin), the only child in his family, Austin has always been surrounded by love at home, but school life was often a different story.
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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.
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Women Play, Women Lead

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There are 50,739 Athlete Leaders worldwide, with 34.6% more men serving in these roles than women. The Women Play, Women Lead initiative is working to address this issue.
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Special Olympics Athletes Advocate on Capitol Hill

By Haley Waggoner, April 06, 2026
A female Special Olympics athlete holds a microphone.
From February 9 – 10, in Washington, D.C., Special Olympics athletes from 49 U.S. Programs attended more than 365 meetings with their members of Congress, advocating for continued partnership to support the organization’s work in health and education.
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Be Bold, Dream Big

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Jocelyn is a leader whose presence brightens the bowling alley.
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More Than a Game

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Shane Yan Wen Yu has learned that football is more than just a game, it’s a source of identity, purpose, and growth.
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Kaung’s Path to Empowering Others: Everyone Has a Chance

Special Olympics Athlete Leader
When you meet Kaung Myat San, the first thing you notice is his smile—warm, genuine, and full of energy. At just 23, he’s already become a role model in his community, proving that with determination and talent, anything is possible.
Athletes

North America's Athlete Leaders are Ready to Take on Big Challenges

A black and white image shows the Special Olympics North America logo alongside the words "2026 Regional Athlete Congress".
Before, during, and after the Congress in March; athlete leaders know they’ve been empowered to lead and discuss difficult topics and find solutions to big challenges.
Athletes

Youth Leadership in Africa is Making News

Youth leaders sit along two summit rows. Their desks have microphones and name tags. They are smiling.
From Regional summits to global platforms, young Special Olympics leaders are not waiting for change; they are leading it.
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