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.
Al Roker and his Special Olympics New York Athlete Son Nick Forge a Memorable Father’s Day Weekend During Summer Games
TODAY show weatherman and co-host of 3rd Hour of TODAY Al Roker had an unforgettable Father’s Day weekend after his son Nick brought home two gold medals at the Special Olympics New York Summer Games.
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Mother of Son with Down Syndrome Finds a Shoulder to Lean On
24 years ago, Helen Cheong struggled to accept the news that her son Johannes was going to be born with Down Syndrome.
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Young Athletes in Moldova: Celebrating success and sharing experiences
The Young Athletes programme in Moldova is going from strength to strength.
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Special Olympics Golfer Amy Bockerstette Helps Motivate Friend Gary Woodland to U.S. Open Championship Win
A few months ago, Special Olympics Arizona golfer Amy Bockerstette became the sweetheart of the PGA tour when she made par with PGA champs Gary Woodland and Matt Kuchar on the 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
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Finish Line Youth Foundation Nominated for ESPN Sports Humanitarian Award
Finish Line Youth Foundation and Special Olympics 2018 USA Games partner Brooks Running are finalists for ESPN’s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Awards for the Corporate Community Impact honor for their work in providing 1,431 Special Olympics athletes Brooks shoes during the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.
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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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