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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.

Your Recruitment Letter

Do you have the heart, courage and strength to help take down intolerance?

Shredding Stereotypes

Olympic snowboarder Hannah Teter does all she can to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Play Unified to Live Unified!

Well-known athletes, including Olympic stars, played their sports with Special Olympics athletes to show the power of unified teams.

"A Message of Hope, A Message of Victory"

An excerpt from Eunice Kennedy Shriver's famous remarks at the 1987 Special Olympics World Summer Games in South Bend, Indiana, USA.

How the 2003 Special Olympics World Games Transformed Ireland

The first Special Olympics World Summer Games held outside the USA were an astonishing success.

"All Human Beings Are More Alike Than We Are Unalike"

Maya Angelou delivered a message of inclusion at the 1999 Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony in North Carolina.
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