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.
Parents of Three with Autism Volunteer to Raise Awareness
Special Olympics volunteers Dr. Dindo Astom and Dr. Arlyn Astom found a way to make a difference for people with intellectual disabilities...
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Smithsonian Extends ‘Special Olympics at 50’ Exhibit Until 2020
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC is extending its “Special Olympics at 50” display showcasing five decades of Special Olympics!
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NFL Quarterback Jameis Winston Hosts His Annual Dream Forever Foundation
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback James Winston welcomed 75 Special Olympics Florida athletes to his Dream Forever Foundation football camp.
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Leading Today and Educating for Tomorrow
In partnership with Special Olympics, the Golisano Foundation is working to make health, healthcare and health systems fully inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics Athletes at the UN
For the very first time, Special Olympics hosted a Unified Bocce experience at the United Nations.
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Much more than Football: ESPN Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Participants at the recent ESPN-sponsored Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced not only the joy of football, but also moments of inclusion, connection and generosity.
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Sunshine and Smiles for First-Ever Special Olympics Unified Mile in London!
What do Special Olympics athletes and supporters, Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter OBE and Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah have in common?
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My Sister, My Best Friend
We have so much to learn from one another. My sister Anastasia has Down Syndrome. When she was born, I remember my parents telling me that I have a special sister and that it was my duty to love and care for her.
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Dive Into Summer with the Inaugural DC Sharkfest Swim
The Inaugural Washington DC Sharkfest Swim—taking place in Washington, D.C.'s National Harbor waters on June 23, 2019—is bringing three organizations together to host one fun and inclusive event.
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First-ever Special Olympics athlete-led panel convened at United Nations
On Monday, June 10th, Special Olympics International, in partnership with the United Nations Division for Inclusive Social Development of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Permanent Mission of Ecuador to the United Nations will host a panel discussion at the United Nations in conjunction with the 12th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Recent Tornado Devastates Special Olympics Training Center
A little after midnight on Thursday, May 23, my wife, our dogs, our hedgehog and I were all hunkered down in our basement in Jefferson City, Missouri, watching the news as a storm moved across the state.
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A New Unified Generation Emerges in India
Special Olympics Bharat Unified Champion Schools Recognition Presentation
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