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.
Actor Jon Seda and Hamilton Chicago Cast Members join Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Patrick McCarthy in Gala Video
On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Special Olympics Illinois hosted the 12th Annual Inspire Greatness Gala at the Fairmont Chicago.
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Charles Melton and Yara Shahidi Invite Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® to their Movie Screening
Before premiering their new film “The Sun Is Also A Star” to the world, stars Charles Melton (Riverdale) and Yara Shahidi (Black-ish) invited Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® students to an advanced screening in New York City!
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Ephraim & Arnold's Bond Embodies Togetherness
Arnold Schwarzenegger has reconnected with Ephraim Mohlakane, a Special Olympics athlete, Board member, and former Global Messenger.
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'Keep Up With the Girls' on Football Pitches across Europe!
‘Keep Up With the Girls’ is a brand new European Union-supported project aimed at getting women and girls with and without intellectual disabilities (ID) involved in football.
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Mom Sinks 2400 Free Throws in 24-Hours
In an act of true sportsmanship and generosity, Special Olympics parent Debbie Antonelli sunk 2,400 free throws in her 24-Hour Nothing But Net marathon on May 18 to support Special Olympics South Carolina.
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Opening Eyes in Kenya
Special Olympics Kenya and Lions Sight First Eye Hospital Honored with Golisano Award
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Special Olympics Asia Pacific Launches a Fitness App Designed for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Special Olympics Asia Pacific has partnered with a team of tech giants including Microsoft to develop an inclusive fitness app geared specifically to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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‘Life is Easier When You Have a Team’: Special Olympics Brazil Unified Champion School Recognition Presentation
ESPN honored four schools participating in the “Play Unified. Learn Unified.” project supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. These schools were recognized for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.
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Celebrating International Day of Families
As we celebrate the International Day of Families we thank all of the families that support the Special Olympics.
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It’s Always Unified Sports Season for the Unified Generation!
As the school year is coming to a close for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools around the country, Unified Sports teams are gearing up for final competition—some even bringing in Unified PE to their schools for the first time.
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Special Olympics Annual Summer Games Have Started!
All across the nation, Special Olympics athletes are gearing up for their state’s annual Summer Games.
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