Community Impact
Every day, our athletes inspire people everywhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change all around the world.
Unified Pair Join the Inclusion Revolution Podcast to Launch Faces of Basketball Campaign
Special Olympics launched Faces of Basketball, a unique online-offline activity hub and campaign.
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Special Olympics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Announce Global Campaign for Inclusion
A Continuing Partnership to Further Work for Inclusion in Education Around the World.
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Bates Special Olympics College Club Members Share Impact of NCAA DIII and Special Olympics Partnership
Bates Special Olympics Club was one of 12 Division III institutions and over 40 colleges across the country to participate in the Special Olympics Virtual College Championship Week presented by Special Olympics and ESPN this past spring.
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Nick DiAntonio Catches Special Olympics Bug from Volunteering with Older Brother, Continues to Make Impact in the Weight Room
Speaking in detail, Nick DiAntonio remembers the moment he was first introduced to Special Olympics Massachusetts.
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From Unified Partner to Program Sport Director: Angel Arroyo’s Story
Angel Arroyo began his Special Olympics journey as a volunteer and now serves as the Sport Director of Special Olympics Puerto Rico.
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Celebrating Champion of Inclusion – Dr. Mohammad Haseeb Al-Bizri
Special Olympics MENA recognizes and celebrates champions of inclusion.
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Unified Hikes Bring Youth Together in Pakistan
As the Unified Champion School project spreads around the world, Special Olympics Pakistan hosts Unified Hikes to engage students and community members.
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NCAA DIII Student-Athletes Take What They Learned Volunteering with Special Olympics in College and Use it in Their Everyday Life
The Special Olympics movement has an impact on people that does not go unnoticed. Whether it be as an athlete, a volunteer, a Unified partner, or as a family member, once you get involved you are hooked.
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Unity at the First-Ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum
On 6 October 2021, Special Olympics convened its first-ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum.
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Now Announcing the 5 Hasbro-Supported Special Olympics National Banner Unified Champion Schools of 2021 – 2022
During the 2021-2022 school year, Hasbro and Unified Champion Schools will support 5 national celebrations to honor schools for their achievement in banner recognition.
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Coach Wilson Chua Takes Inspiration from Son and Impacts Special Olympics Virginia Community
Gathered inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony, excitement filled the air as each state delegation was announced.
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Celebrating the Resilience of Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics
During the 2020 – 2021 schools year, Hasbro and Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools honored 4 schools for their work of inclusion.
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