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.
Cleveland Browns Quarterback, Baker Mayfield Auctions Off Cleats to Benefit Special Olympics
More than 800 NFL players raised money and awareness for organizations supporting various causes by wearing custom cleats during the 2018 regular season.
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90,000 people involved in our health work across Europe Eurasia!
What a year! Did you know that between 2017 and 2018, almost 90,000 people were involved in Special Olympics health and fitness initiatives across Europe Eurasia?
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“We drove 140km for Special Olympics – Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes!”
Petra and Luka Temnikar travelled 140 kilometres across Slovenia to attend a Special Olympics Opening Eyes screening, and it was worth every kilometre!
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Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle with Special Olympics Slovenia
Special Olympics Slovenia is currently in its second year of a three-year Healthy Communities Project, within which one of the main focuses is healthy lifestyle promotion.
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Special Olympics Belgium takes action for improved health services
Special Olympics Belgium recently organised a high-level Health Summit calling for immediate action to improve health services for all people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Belgium.
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Special Olympics apparel on J.Crew Marketplace
We are excited to announce that the prinkshop and Special Olympics designs will now be sold on J.Crew Marketplace.
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Special Olympics MENA's First Sibling Workshop
Twenty siblings from the region (Special Olympics Middle East North Africa) gathered to share experiences, address challenges, and find ways to overcome barriers.
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Sports Illustrated Features Photo of Special Olympics Athlete in its "Year in Pictures"
Special Olympics Iowa athlete and USA Games powerlifting competitor Mitchell Betsworth will have his photo from the USA Games as part of Sports Illustrated’s Year in Pictures in their 12/17/18 issue.
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Youth leaders organise first Unified Lacrosse event in Estonia
Youth leaders have worked with Special Olympics Estonia and the Estonian Lacrosse Federation to organise the country's first Youth Unified Lacrosse event!
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Unified Champion Schools Spotlight: Raymond S. Kellis High School
Raymond S. Kellis High School in Arizona is setting an example for inclusive schools all over the country through its commitment to Special Olympics Unified Sports®.
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Get Ready to Cheer on Athletes at the next World Games!
In celebration of International Arabic Language Day, we’d like to share a few words and phrases that may be helpful at the Special Olympics 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Special Olympics Egypt Unified Women’s Team Awarded Order of Sports Merit
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the president of Egypt, has awarded Special Olympics Egypt's female Unified Football team the Order of Sports Merit for the first time in history.
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