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LETR Council Members Join Inclusion Revolution Radio to Speak on the Torch Run's Continued Success

LETR council members Mick Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden join Inclusion Revolution Radio to talk about their roles on the Law Enforcement Torch Run Council.
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Jonathan Frederick Incorporates Fun with Competition while Coaching Esports

Inside a high-energy arena, with flashing lights and excitement filling the room, Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners compete against one another at the highest level in esports.
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"We're not giving up": Insights from the Trailblazers of Inclusive Health

Celebrating the 2022 Global Golisano Health Leadership Awards with Kelsey Nicole Nelson and the trailblazers of inclusive health.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Athlete Leadership

On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Amanda Harrinauth about what it means to be an athlete leader.
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How to Build a Healthy Lifestyle: A Conversation with the Special Olympics Fitness & Families Team

Special Olympics Health Team Speaks on Inclusion Revolution Radio About Health and Fitness
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A Family Striving for Inclusion: Special Olympics Senegal's Story

A high-school student at a Unified School in Senegal shares the impact Special Olympics programming has made on her cousin with Down syndrome.
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Achieving a Voice in the Media: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story

Special Olympics Rwanda's partnership with media outlets help recruit more athletes and spread awareness about inclusion to the public.
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Planting Seeds of Inclusion: Special Olympics Pakistan’s Story

Special Olympics Pakistan celebrates a new community partnership by participating in a tree plantation drive.
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Using Government Partnerships to Achieve Inclusion: Special Olympics Hellas’s Story

A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
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Celebrating Inclusion in the Community: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story 

Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.
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Developing Changemakers for Inclusion: Special Olympics Thailand’s Story

Special Olympics Thailand partners with Youth Leaders from a local university to create learning tools for students with intellectual disabilities.
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