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A Kitchen Built on Inclusion

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How Special Olympics, Lions Club International Foundation, and World Food Program USA United for the Tegwyn Special Unit
Press Releases

Alzheimer's Association and Special Olympics Launch Partnership to Expand Brain Health Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Special Olympics Logo "Health" and Golisano Foundation logo locked up with Alzheimer's Association logo.
[Chicago, Il - September 28, 2026] The Alzheimer's Association and Special Olympics today announced a new partnership to increase access to brain health education, dementia resources and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families and caregivers.
Community Impact

Supporting Athletes Beyond the Field: Special Olympics Lebanon’s Aging Athletes Program

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September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to promote healthy habits and encourage adults to take positive steps toward their health as they grow older.

Novie Craven

Novie Craven.
Podcast Host and Special Olympics Athlete
Community Impact

Special Olympics Uganda Delivers Coach Training in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement

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Unified with Refugees initiative equips teachers, coaches and volunteers with the skills to expand Unified Sports opportunities for refugees and host communities, creating a stronger foundation for sustainable inclusion through sport.
In the News

“Pure Energy, Joy And Excitement.”: Andrei Ungureanu of UPS Reflects on the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games

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Andrei Ungureanu, UPS Nordic Focus on Abilities BRG Chair, reflects on the joyful Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 and the fun-filled UPS activation.
Athletes

A Lifelong Journey of Health, Perseverance, and Purpose: Shadia’s Story

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Every year, Family Health and Fitness Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in September.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Coaching Excellence on Display in North America

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Behind every Special Olympics athlete who steps into the pool, onto the court, or up to the starting line, there's a coach who knows the sport and knows how to bring out the best in their athlete.
In the News

Special Olympics Malta Hosts One of the Largest MATP Demonstrations Ahead of the Special Olympics European Swimming Open 2026

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More than 100 athletes took part in a landmark Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) demonstration in Malta last week.
Community Impact

Seeing Action Through the Lens at USA Games

Ryan, a Special Olympics Southern California athlete, hangs from the rim after a powerful dunk as spectators watch from the sideline.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have wrapped up.
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