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In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These news stories come from all around the world.

Style of Sports Gets the Scoop on Parsons Be Brave Photoshoot

The following is an excerpt from the article, Be Brave: Special Olympics X Parson, published by Style of Sport.
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Chris Nikic Entry in Guinness Book of World Records

The following is an excerpt from the article, First Person with Down’s Syndrome to finish an Ironman: Chris Nikic’s Story, published by guinessworldrecords.com.
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SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games

They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
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American Physical Therapy Association Summit Features Keynote Address from Special Olympics Chief Health Officer

Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Alicia Bazzano addressed members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at the Future of Physical Therapy Summit.
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Golisano Foundation Continues to Fund Special Olympics’ Healthy Communities Work

Fansided article about how Special Olympics is supporting emotional health.
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Back to the Pitch with European Football Week 2021!

Special Olympics European Football Week (EFW), supported by Uefa, kicks off on 23 September.
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Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics in Organization’s Largest Single Private Contribution

Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver, took the opportunity to thank Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation for the generous gift of $30 million to support the Special Olympics Healthy Communities program.
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European Football Week #EFW2021

From 23 to 30 September, thousands of participants across 40 countries took part in safe, local events to mark European Football Week 2021 #EFW2021, supported by UEFA.
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Special Olympics Shines at New York Fashion Week 2021 with #BeBrave Collection

Celebrity Photographer Nigel Barker hosts Special Olympics New York and Parsons School of Design students at New York Fashion Week photoshoot.
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Elisabeth Röhm Shares Her Passion for Special Olympics

Though she's since learned that a distant aunt was once a participant in Special Olympics, Röhm tells Yahoo Life that what drew her to the movement and its year-round programs was both its empowerment of athletes with intellectual disabilities and its guiding principles.
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Special Olympics UAE, Special Olympics Kuwait Sign Mou in Preparation for World Winter Games Kazan 2022

Special Olympics UAE, Special Olympics Kuwait Sign MoU in preparation for World Winter Games Kazan 2023.
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Special Olympics Africa Partners With Sport For Development In Africa For Inclusion

Special Olympics Africa partners with Sport For Development in Africa for Inclusion.
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