Stories
These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
LETR Rhode Island Sends Care Packages to the Special Olympics Athletes in Need
Special Olympics athletes and others living in group facilities are at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Council of Rhode Island found a creative way to support this vulnerable population.
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Leading with Empathy in an Uncertain World
This world right now is going through a once in a lifetime event, that has put us on the brink. Yet through that, a unique organisation has some very powerful yet simple messages coming from an even more unique group of people who have never been on the global radar.
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How to Prepare Podcast Interviews
Looking to recording an interesting podcast that keeps people’s attention? Award-winning and veteran podcaster, Dan Smrokowski (Special Olympics Illinois) offers these tips on how to create compelling content for audio and video podcasts.
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Physical Distancing But Not Social Distancing: A Special Olympics Athlete’s Perspective
It's the most exciting time of year for all who are involved. Each year at the beginning of June, hundreds of Special Olympics Maryland athletes gather at Towson University just outside Baltimore City, ahead of the annual Summer Games.
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Break a Sweat and Bust a Move with Us this #InternationalDanceDay
Special Olympics is inviting EVERYBODY to join our #InternationalDanceDay social activation! Join us on 29 April to show the world how the Special Olympics movement stays fit AND connected through the joy of dance.
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PMI Educational Foundation Partners with Leading Nonprofits to Help Youth Learn Project Management
Strategic investments build nonprofits' capacity to integrate project management into programming and operations
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Class is Now in Session
The mere mention of the word “bootcamp” can strike fear in the hearts of many. Yet for others, it conjures up the idea of strength, which is exactly what inclusive bootcamp instructor Beth Donahue builds with her class and her community.
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Nick Borders Stays “Game Ready” During Social Distancing
Though social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is keeping most people indoors, on Earth Day we embrace nature and are grateful for those times when we’re able to exercise outdoors.
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Weekly Workouts with Anytime Fitness
On Wednesday, April 1, Anytime Fitness launched their first live workout video in partnership with Special Olympics. Each week, a new live video will be produced that is specifically created for our athletes and people of differing abilities. All videos will be shared and stored on the Anytime Fitness Facebook page.
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Did you know that Special Olympics has a series of FREE online courses for coaches?
Whether you are an aspiring coach, an experienced coach interested in exploring Special Olympics coaching, a Special Olympics veteran who wants to earn certifications for your learning, or just looking for a refresher, there are a number of course options for you to choose from.
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Celebrating Inclusive Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics
Hasbro and Special Olympics Partner for Unified Schools Programming
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