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.
Medicine Hat Game Left a Lasting Legacy
The 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games left a permanent (good) mark with the local Special Olympics program.
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Hope Formed From Chaos in Syria
In Syria, despite civil unrest and upheaval, Special Olympics athletes and coaches train as best they can.
Football Coaches Get Lessons From Special Olympics Asia Pacific
Singapore hosted Module 1 of the Football Coach development programme organised in collaboration with Tottenham Hotspurs FC.
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Special Olympics Awakened Her Love for Midwifery
Nompendulo Ntshangase is a Nursing Student from Southern African Nazarene University and a volunteer at Special Olympics Swaziland.
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Special Olympics Albania Held '#Be Active' Day in Tirana City Center
Special Olympics Albania joined the European Week of Sport for the first time with a fun day held in September 2017.
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Special Olympics, UNICEF Hold Inclusive Fun Day in Kosovo
Special Olympics brought together 40 children for an inclusive Young Athletes event on 29 September 2017 in Pristina.
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My 50th Anniversary T-Shirt and a Prayer on the Plane
The positive response to our movement is proof we're on the right path.
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US Schools Get National Unified Champion School Banner Recognition
Learn what it means to earn this prestigious recognition.
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Corrections Officers ‘Jailed’ for Special Olympics Saskatchewan
Desiree Hesson with Saskatchewan Correctional Centre and Wade Madland with Corrections Canada helped the event reached $20,000 goal.
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41st Special Olympics Hong Kong Swimming Competition
The Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR was held at the Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool.
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First-Ever Inmate Flame of Hope Run Raised Thousands
Special Olympics Northern California made history when it held the run, which took place inside the California Correctional System.
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Seeing Through on Dr. Phil Irion's Vision
His efforts helped implement a vision care program in Michigan so athletes can perform at their best.
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