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.
Music and Sports—A Powerful Team
A Very Special Christmas Helps Send 104 Athletes to the 2019 World Games
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'My Cause My Cleats' NFL Players Show Off Their Support for Special Olympics
The NFL celebrated its fourt annual "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign during Week 14 of the NFL season as a part of its commitment to supporting causes important to players. My Cause, My Cleats is a collaboration between the NFL and players that raises awareness and money for hundreds of charitable organizations of each players choosing.
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Southeast Asia Football Tournament for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities returns to Singapore 7 years after kick off
Close to 140 delegates from 7 countries took part in the Special Olympics Southeast Asia Unified 5-a-side Football Tournament held in Singapore, on 7 and 8 December 2019.
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True Loves - Family and Football: Meet Boniface
Boniface was once a shy person. Now he is a husband, father and athlete looking to inspire others through is passion of playing football (soccer).
The Most Inclusive Event on the Planet
No other organized event in the world has the emotional and social impact of the Special Olympics World Games
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Gold Medalist James Kropp on Staying Fit
My name is James Kropp, and I am a Special Olympics athlete competing in bocce and bowling. I have won many medals, including a gold in bocce.
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Golisano Foundation Gives $1.5 Million to Support New Medical Oncology Center, Making Inclusive Health Care a Reality
Earlier this week, philanthropist and businessman Tom Golisano committed $1.5 million to support a new $2 million medical oncology center at Niagra Falls Memorial Medical Center in upstate New York, with the goal of improving access to cancer treatment for all, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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How to Give a Great Presentation
Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience.
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Special Olympics athletes and refugees #PlayUnified in Belgium
Special Olympics Belgium athletes and refugees who are living in Belgium came together to demonstrate the power of inclusion at a recent Special Olympics Unified Football Competition in Brussels.
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Not Just Being Invited to the Dance, but Organizing it
I have been a volunteer with Special Olympics for more than two years now. As a youth leader, I work closely with the athletes of Special Olympics to advocate for a more inclusive society in India and around the world. The life lessons I’ve learned in the course of this journey have been invaluable.
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Sun Safety Tips
Special Olympics athletes have skills and abilities beyond sports. In a new Expert Tip video series, athletes share their know-how on a range of helpful and popular topics.
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Special Olympics Leadership Discusses Health Disparities on SiriusXM
During the last weekend of October 2019, Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics and Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer joined Torin Ellis, host of Career Mix on SiriusXM’s Urban View channel.
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