https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/the-2025-global-golisano-health-leadership-awards/dr-simeon-afolabi
2025-10-08T10:39:17-04:00
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2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipient from Nigeria: Dr. Simeon Afolabi
<i>Clinical Director, Healthy Hearing – Special Olympics Nigeria </i><br/><br/>Dr. Simeon Afolabi is an audiologist with over 25 years of experience in public and private sectors across Nigeria. As the Founder and CEO of BSA Speech and Language Centre and a Healthy Hearing Clinical Director for Special Olympics Nigeria, he has significantly improved access to inclusive audiology services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through his work with <a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/healthy-athletes">Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®</a>, he has organized over 30 Healthy Hearing screenings across rural and urban communities in five of Nigeria’s six geopolitical regions.<br/><br/>Dr. Afolabi is also passionate about expanding inclusive health training for healthcare workers across the country. He has trained an estimated 700 healthcare professionals and 1,000 medical students on how to provide audiological care for people with IDD. Through Dr. Afolabi’s leadership, medical professionals develop better communication skills and deeper understandings of the unique healthcare needs of Special Olympics athletes and all people with IDD, fostering more inclusive healthcare experiences and outcomes.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/zofMJcxCMrM?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
What We Do
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/the-2025-global-golisano-health-leadership-awards/ulster-university
2025-10-08T10:38:49-04:00
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2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipient from Northern Ireland: Ulster University
Ulster University in Northern Ireland has supported and strengthened numerous aspects of Special Olympics Ireland health programming since 2013, focusing on prevention, fitness, and family education. Through this work, Ulster has been an advocate for improving healthcare access for Special Olympics athletes and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through educating and training students and forging community-based partnerships. <br/><br/>Ulster University equips its students with the necessary skills for addressing the needs of individuals with IDD through incorporating modules on IDD in multiple degree programs including medical, nursing, and allied health professional degrees. In addition, Ulster University has also collaborated with regional health authorities, such as the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland to develop community-based health initiatives that prioritize individuals with IDD. <br/><br/>Ulster University has been a long-term supporter of comprehensive prevention and fitness initiatives for people with IDD, which is reflected in the University’s research and advocacy interests. For example, Ulster facilitated a series of workshops aimed at exploring the adoption of whole school approaches to physical activity in special education schools. This included incorporating movement into classroom activities, promoting active play during breaks, encouraging active travel to and from school, and engaging the entire school community in physical activity initiatives. <br/><br/>Through its leadership in partnerships, policy advocacy, and self-advocacy promotion, Ulster University exemplifies a commitment to creating a world where individuals with IDD receive the equitable care they deserve.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jx7k5BJm4J4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
What We Do
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/the-2025-global-golisano-health-leadership-awards/dr-yousef-alawadhi
2025-10-08T10:38:13-04:00
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2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipient from Kuwait: Dr. Yousef Alawadhi
<i>Regional Clinical Director - Special Olympics Kuwait </i><br/><br/>Dr. Yousef Alawadhi is a dentist and a Regional Clinical Advisor for Special Olympics Kuwait. He has been involved in the Special Olympics movement since 2019 after first attending the World Games in Abu Dhabi. Following the Games, he established Special Olympics Kuwait’s first Special Olympics Healthy Athletes discipline, Special Olympics Special Smiles®. In the 6 years since, Dr. Alawadhi helped expand the scope of healthcare available to athletes, leading to the establishment of seven health disciplines within Special Olympics Kuwait. He has been a driving force for greater inclusive health programming for Special Olympics Kuwait by recruiting dentists to participate in Special Smiles and offering athletes tailored follow up care in his private clinic. He’s also been a vital force in donating and securing medical equipment donations for Special Olympics Kuwait, including by forging a partnership with Philips Sonicare to provide electric toothbrushes to athletes free of charge. <br/><br/>Beyond his work with Special Olympics, Dr. Alawadhi is engaged in a range of oral health humanitarian initiatives in underserved regions and refugee camps around the world. <br/> <br/>Dr. Alawadhi is driven by service and community, in less than a decade, Dr. Alawadhi has helped transform the health programming available to athletes through Special Olympics Kuwait.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/x7xYpKXbWsM?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
What We Do
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/the-2025-global-golisano-health-leadership-awards/prof-dr-teck-hock-toh
2025-10-08T10:37:39-04:00
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2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipient from Malaysia: Prof. Dr. Teck-Hock Toh
<i>Regional Clinical Advisor, Health Promotion – Special Olympics Asia Pacific</i> <br/><i>Clinical Director, Health Promotion and MedFest, Special Olympics Malaysia</i> <br/><i>Member, Special Olympics Medical Advisory Committee</i> <br/><br/>Dr Teck-Hock Toh, is a seasoned pediatrician committed to ensuring that all children – regardless of disability status – receive the access and support they need to live a healthy life and thrive in school and beyond. In 2006 he was part of the group that founded Agape Center, a one-stop children’s developmental clinic in Sarawak, Malaysia aimed at early diagnosis detection and early childhood intervention (ECI). In 2023, Agape guided more than 200 preschoolers with IDD through the ECI program, successfully integrating over 80% of children into various preschool programs. This same year, nearly 50% of ECI graduates with autism transitioned to mainstream primary school classes. <br/> <br/>Beyond Sarawak, Dr. Toh is a champion for inclusive health in the wider Malaysia and Asia Pacific region. He is a Clinical Director for the Health Promotion discipline of <a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/healthy-athletes">Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®</a> for Special Olympics Malaysia and a Regional Clinical Advisory for Health Promotion for Special Olympics Asia Pacific. He’s also helped shape policies related to IDD inclusion through serving on various committees in the Malaysian Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. <br/> <br/>Dr. Toh’s approach to his work emphasizes the power of both community-level engagement and country-level partnerships to create lasting, inclusive health systems.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/IwAqeyvqpkU?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
What We Do
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/the-2025-global-golisano-health-leadership-awards/dr-shamsiya-murat
2025-10-08T10:36:36-04:00
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2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipient from Mongolia: Dr. Shamsiya Murat
Dr. Shamsiya Murat has been involved with Special Olympics since 2015, and in that time, she’s played a variety of important roles in initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access and care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. <br/><br/>For over 25 years, Dr. Murat has been working as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Mongolia’s only public children’s hospital. Here, Dr. Murat independently translated and distributed the eye screening guidelines published by Special Olympics, which are now widely used by medical professionals in Mongolia. In addition to expanding adoption of inclusive materials among medical professionals, Dr. Murat has organized various training sessions for healthcare professionals on how to deliver inclusive services to people with IDD. These trainings have helped raise awareness of the health needs of people with IDD among medical practitioners, effectively reducing stigma, and fostering empathy and understanding in healthcare settings. Through compassionate and early diagnosis, Dr. Murat’s efforts have helped prevent vision loss and address other significant health concerns, often faced by individuals with IDD. <br/><br/>Dr. Murat’s involvement with Special Olympics has not only been life-changing for her, but also for her children as her son and both of her daughters have volunteered with Special Olympics. Her youngest daughter served on the Special Olympics East Asia Youth Leadership Council.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/CZSanXDspBU?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
What We Do
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/the-2025-global-golisano-health-leadership-awards/dr-maria-teresa-baran-wasilchuk
2025-10-08T10:36:09-04:00
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2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipient from Paraguay: Dr. María Teresa Barán Wasilchuk
<i>Minister of Health - Paraguay </i><br/><br/>Dr. María Teresa Barán Wasilchuk serves as the Minister of Health in Paraguay. Since taking office, she has made inclusive health a national priority, driving significant progress in transforming both practices and policies to better serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). <br/><br/>Among her early initiatives, Dr. Barán formally recognized the health needs of people with disabilities at the national level by launching two key resources: <i>A Guideline for the Appropriate Treatment of People with Intellectual Disabilities for Health Professionals</i> and <i>The Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder</i>. She also led the reactivation of the National Council for Public Policies on Autism Spectrum Disorder. <br/>Furthermore, under Dr. Barán’s leadership, the Ministry of Health initiated a three-year strategic collaboration with Special Olympics Paraguay to address health disparities faced by individuals with IDD. <br/><br/>This mission is deeply personal for Dr. Barán, who has previously worked as a surgeon and Family Medicine specialist and volunteered with Special Olympics, organizing Family Health Forums and participating in Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® events. <br/>Dr. Barán’s leadership has positioned Paraguay as a model for how health systems can become more inclusive when they prioritize the needs of individuals with IDD.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/10gLnmDqbL0?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
What We Do
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/inclusive-health/the-2025-global-golisano-health-leadership-awards/dr-kellye-knueppel
2025-10-08T10:35:02-04:00
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2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipient from Wisconsin: Dr. Kellye Knueppel
<i>Clinical Director, Opening Eyes – Special Olympics Wisconsin </i><br/><i>Global Faculty Advisor</i><br/><i>Regional Clinical Advisor – Special Olympics North America/Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® Program </i><br/><br/>Dr. Kellye Knueppel has been an integral part of growing the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® for over 24 years in her home state of Wisconsin, across North America, and around the world. <br/><br/>Since the start of the Opening Eyes screening program at Special Olympics Wisconsin in 2001, Dr. Knueppel has overseen 9,381 Opening Eyes screenings, delivered over 8,000 pairs of glasses, and trained hundreds of healthcare professionals and students in Wisconsin in addition to training Clinical Directors in other states and countries. Because of Dr. Knueppel’s expertise, dedication, and investment in Opening Eyes, Special Olympics athletes have, and continue to, receive world-class care and education. This work has improved the quality of life for athletes in big ways and small – from athletes seeing better due to new glasses, increasing their bowling averages, and improving their overall health and joy. Beyond Wisconsin, Dr. Knueppel has participated in the Opening Eyes Program at nine Special Olympics World Games over the past several years. <br/><br/>Dr. Knueppel’s passion for vision care coupled with her belief in the transformative power of sport have fueled the immeasurable impact and joy she’s brought athletes and healthcare professionals for several decades
https://www.youtube.com/embed/t4Y-70mF2zw?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
What We Do
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/nikilani-represents-hawaii-at-the-sona-athlete-leadership-conference
2025-10-03T10:15:17-04:00
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Nikilani Represents Hawaii at the SONA Athlete Leadership Conference
As a passionate leader working to build local councils and give athletes a stronger voice, Nikilani embraced the opportunity to learn, connect, and share ideas with leaders from across the country.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/MaTmG3Y7A0w?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/first-athlete-leadership-council-meeting-in-maui
2025-10-06T10:23:50-04:00
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First Athlete Leadership Council Meeting in Maui
From once being shy as a child to now leading with confidence, Nikilani hosted the very first Special Olympics Maui Athlete Leadership Council meeting.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/z1WVvaQj8R0?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/nikilanis-sweet-success-at-stillwells-bakery
2025-10-03T10:22:40-04:00
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Nikilani’s Sweet Success at Stillwell’s Bakery
Nikilani shows that abilities, not disabilities, define a person’s potential. The power of inclusion in the workplace proves that when businesses open doors to people of all abilities, everyone wins.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/-nRbON0-2jc?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup/day-1-special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup-katowice-2025
2025-10-08T14:31:35-04:00
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Highlights of Competition - 5 October
Highlights of Competition - 5 October
https://www.youtube.com/embed/2O3VhAjCQCQ?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup
https://www.specialolympics.org/special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup/opening-ceremony-special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup-katowice-2025
2025-10-06T09:08:09-04:00
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Opening Ceremony | Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup, Katowice 2025
Opening Ceremony | Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup, Katowice 2025
https://www.youtube.com/embed/AWCErU9of7Y?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-episode-five-sitar-arts-center
2025-10-04T08:00:00-04:00
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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Five: Sitar Arts Center
Novie returns to Sitar Arts Center, where her creative journey began, to shine a spotlight on the vibrant community empowering D.C. youth to dream big through the arts.<br/><br/><a href="https://media.specialolympics.org/soi/podcast/Special-Olympics-Novie-Knows-S1-E5-transcript.docx" target="_blank" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1759509876186,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-fada-d1bf-abfe-feff10a10000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1759509876186,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-fada-d1bf-abfe-feff10a10000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"attributes":[],"url":"https://media.specialolympics.org/soi/podcast/Special-Olympics-Novie-Knows-S1-E5-transcript.docx","_id":"00000198-2dbd-d050-a1bd-7dbddd790000","_type":"ff658216-e70f-39d0-b660-bdfe57a5599a"},"linkText":"Download the Transcript","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":"/core/link/SolidButton.hbs","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._preset":null,"_id":"00000198-2dbd-d050-a1bd-7dbddd640000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Download the Transcript</a>
https://www.youtube.com/embed/2ko2ZJN6_CI?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Novie Craven
Novie Knows
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/sport-and-competition/special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup/day-2-special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup-katowice-2025
2026-02-06T15:54:07-05:00
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Highlights of Competition - 6 October
Highlights of Competition - 6 October
https://www.youtube.com/embed/RyYDsdJ7BgM?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup-in-poland
2025-10-06T13:43:37-04:00
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Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Poland
From 5–8 October 2025, Katowice, Poland will host a thrilling showdown as 16 Unified Volleyball teams—featuring nearly 200 athletes—take center court at the iconic Spodek Arena. 🌎 Representing Europe, Africa, East Asia, Asia Pacific, North America, and the Middle East & North Africa, these 8 women’s and 8 men’s teams are ready to bring the heat, the heart, and the hustle in a celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and world-class competition. Team rosters drop soon—stay tuned and get ready to cheer on your team as we spotlight these incredible athletes and Unified partners making history!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/UVRF1MSOp14?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025
Volleyball
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/mohamed-bin-zayed-foundation-for-humanity
2025-10-06T09:45:13-04:00
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Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity
All youth deserve the chance to learn, lead, and thrive. The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity is committing US$11 million to the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education. Through this partnership, we are proud to continue to scale a movement dedicated to building more inclusive schools and societies worldwide. Together, we are shaping a future where every young person is valued, celebrated, and belongs.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ALJrPovKtTM?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Unified Champion Schools
Inclusive Education
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/sport-and-competition/special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup/day-3-special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup-katowice-2025
2026-02-06T15:52:58-05:00
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Highlights of Competition - 7 October
Highlights of Competition - 7 October
https://www.youtube.com/embed/TDjpu77TLmo?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup
https://www.specialolympics.org/what-we-do/sport-and-competition/special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup/closing-award-ceremonies-special-olympics-unified-volleyball-world-cup-katowice-2025
2026-02-06T15:53:49-05:00
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Closing & Award Ceremonies | Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup, Katowice 2025
Closing & Award Ceremonies | Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup, Katowice 2025
https://www.youtube.com/embed/OtUmi2bAfQo?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/novie-knows-episode-six-sitar-arts-center-part-2
2025-10-20T14:52:55-04:00
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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Six: Sitar Arts Center Part 2
Novie returns to the Sitar Arts Center to celebrate its 25th anniversary, reconnect with beloved mentors and reflect on how the arts — and a whole lot of rhythm — shaped her journey to podcast host extraordinaire.<br/><br/><a href="https://media.specialolympics.org/soi/podcast/Special-Olympics-Novie-Knows-S1-E6-transcript.docx" target="_blank" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1760716037254,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-fada-d1bf-abfe-feff10a10000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1760716037254,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-fada-d1bf-abfe-feff10a10000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"attributes":[],"url":"https://media.specialolympics.org/soi/podcast/Special-Olympics-Novie-Knows-S1-E6-transcript.docx","_id":"00000198-2dbd-d050-a1bd-7dbddd790000","_type":"ff658216-e70f-39d0-b660-bdfe57a5599a"},"linkText":"Download the Transcript","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":"/core/link/SolidButton.hbs","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._preset":null,"_id":"00000198-2dbd-d050-a1bd-7dbddd640000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Download the Transcript</a>
https://www.youtube.com/embed/SZI9H2uKqBM?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Novie Craven
Novie Knows
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/from-gymnastics-to-the-big-screen
2025-10-29T10:33:20-04:00
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4EqcqGslko8/hqdefault.jpg
From Gymnastics to the Big Screen
From Gymnastics to the Big Screen
https://www.youtube.com/embed/4EqcqGslko8?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
https://www.specialolympics.org/advocating-inspiring-and-leading-with-confidence
2025-10-29T10:38:26-04:00
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Egs8VUjVKfM/hqdefault.jpg
Advocating, Inspiring, and Leading with Confidence
Advocating, Inspiring, and Leading with Confidence
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Egs8VUjVKfM?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
https://www.specialolympics.org/margaret-behind-the-scenes
2025-10-29T10:45:42-04:00
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qOdLTiW4LLg/hqdefault.jpg
Margaret Behind the Scenes
Margaret Behind the Scenes
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qOdLTiW4LLg?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/six-majors-one-message-more-than-a-marathon
2025-10-29T13:28:43-04:00
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Six Majors, One Message: More Than a Marathon
Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete Thomas Cantara shares his journey completing all six World Marathon Majors and making history at the Boston Marathon. Board member Mark Duggan joins to talk about expanding access to elite competition and the power of inclusion through sport.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/behind-the-mic-from-tennis-mishaps-to-million-view-milestones" data-cms-id="00000199-8790-d9bf-afdf-ffd749bc0000" data-cms-href="https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/behind-the-mic-from-tennis-mishaps-to-million-view-milestones" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1761758190563,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1761758190563,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000199-8790-d9bf-afdf-ffd749bc0000","_type":"4f8e492c-6f2f-390e-bc61-f176d3a37ab9"},"_id":"0000019a-30f8-d34a-adfb-b7fc044b0001","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"Read the full article","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":"/core/link/SolidButton.hbs","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._preset":null,"_id":"0000019a-30f8-d34a-adfb-b7fc04220000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Read the full article</a>
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