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Athletes

Teaching Health Through Food: Kayla’s Passion for Nutrition

By Renee Dease, March 22, 2026
A two-photo collage shows two headshots of two women.
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Renee Dease met with Special Olympics Michigan staff member, Health Messenger, and athlete, Kayla Cornell, to talk about how she empowers Special Olympics athletes to build healthier habits through practical cooking skills and nutrition education.
Athletes

Finding Strength in Community: Heather’s Mental Health Journey

By Renee Dease, March 06, 2026
A two-photo collage shows two individuals smiling for a picture.
In light of new research from Special Olympics Health published in JAMA Network Open, Renee Dease, a longstanding member of the Special Olympics movement, sat down with Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete and Health Messenger, Heather Holland, to talk about mental health, stigma, and the power of community.
Athletes

Insights from Focusing on the Invisible: David’s Perspective on Inclusive Health Research

By Renee Dease, April 30, 2026
A two-photo collage shows two headshots of a woman and a man.
In recognition of World Health Day earlier this month, Renee Dease met with David Duncan, Special Olympics Jamaica Health Messenger and Chairman of Special Olympics International Global Athlete Leadership Council.
Community Impact

USA Games Start to Wrap Up in Minneapolis

By RJ Nealon, June 26, 2026
Special Olympics athlete in a yellow uniform runs on the track during the 10,000-meter race at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he set a new event record.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are heading into its last day of competition, and so many memories have been made.
Youth Voices

Rylynn Zanon

Young woman standing next to a desk and smiling.
Special Olympics North America
Youth Voices

Lucia Talacikova and Kristina Kvintova

Five young adults standing and smiling, the young man on the left and right holding a banner.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Community Impact

Faces of Fans and Families Throughout USA Games

Family members wearing matching "Team Brad" shirts pose in front of a Special Olympics USA Games display on the University of Minnesota campus. They are supporting Tennessee powerlifting athlete Brad Davis and cheering on Special Olympics athletes competing at the 2026 USA Games.
Long before the starting whistles sounded and the first medals were awarded, the heart of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games could be found in the stands and on the streets of Minneapolis. Families, friends, teammates, coaches, and volunteers filled arenas, fields, and venues with handmade signs, tears of pride, joyful cheers, and unwavering encouragement. 
Youth Voices

Matthew Fong and Rain Teng

A young man and woman standing side by side giving the peace sign.
Special Olympics East Asia
Youth Voices

Thomas Blair

Thomas Blair, Special Olympics Global Youth Leader
Special Olympics North America
Youth Voices

Mireya Borromeo

Young woman smiling and showing off a rubber duckie.
Special Olympics Asia Pacific
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