https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/volunteers/see-for-yourself-why-you-should-get-involved 2022-04-07T10:18:27-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jyA3jvAUaPk/hqdefault.jpg See for Yourself—Why You Should Get Involved Why get involved with Special Olympics? A few of our famous supporters tell us what keeps them coming back. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jyA3jvAUaPk?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Volunteer World Games Community Impact https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/meet-chevi 2018-08-17T16:28:01-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IIhIOL0rAYU/hqdefault.jpg Meet Chevi Chevi Peters struggled with health and other issues all his life. Today, more than 38 operations later, including kidney and liver transplants, he's dead-lifting 350+ pounds—and showing everyone what strength really means. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IIhIOL0rAYU?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Powerlifting Kansas North America Athletes https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/healthy-athletes-training-for-games-training-for-life 2018-08-16T12:00:05-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zWnAabng5W4/hqdefault.jpg Healthy Athletes: Training for Games, Training for Life The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program empowers athletes to play well and live healthy lives. https://www.youtube.com/embed/zWnAabng5W4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Health Community Impact https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/healthy-athletes-making-a-difference 2024-12-19T09:24:50-05:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i6yOc_HKUgU/hqdefault.jpg Healthy Athletes: Making a Difference The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program offers free health exams to adults and children with intellectual disabilities. These clinics, run by trained volunteers, are making a huge impact in the lives of Special Olympics athletes. (Video by University of Miami volunteers.) https://www.youtube.com/embed/i6yOc_HKUgU?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Health Community Impact