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Lucia Talacikova, a Youth Leader

When I hear a bad word or someone uses bad words to hurt others it is painful and I feel bad. If someone bullies me, I feel sad, lonely, left out.

But if we are kind to each other and treat everyone as part of the team, for example: we have lunch together, play games, and support each other, I feel accepted, important, and happy.

We spread kind words to help build a better world. Where there is space for everyone ❤️

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The Special Olympics Spread the Word campaign reminds us that our actions are just as important as our words. By encouragement and kindness, we create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and included.

Through experiences such as InnoFight trainings, we see how collaboration and shared effort strengthens us as one team.

We can make a lasting impact, Spread the Word.