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.
"I stand here before you as a leader"
“I stand here before you as a leader”—there was no doubting the truth of that statement from Kiera Byland.
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Generous Gift Funds Nation’s First Institute to Teach Nurses to Care for People with Developmental Disabilities
Tom Golisano, founder of the Golisano Foundation, is a long-time supporter of Special Olympics and its mission to creating inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Insights Into Down Syndrome … from an Expert
During Down Syndrome Awareness Month—and every month—Special Olympics athletes like David Egan are banishing myths and leading the way to inclusion.
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European Basketball Week 2018
2018 marks the 15th edition of one of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia's highlight events: European Basketball Week (EBW).
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Leaders for Inclusion Head for Global Athlete Congress in Santo Domingo
The newest members of Africa Region’s Athlete Input Council were elected recently and represent a diverse array of nations.
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I Am Capable To Do Any Job That I Set My Mind To
The reason my manager Annie hired me was that she could tell after talking to me that I really love animals and wanted to do something that would help them.
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Special Olympics Malawi tennis partners to attend World Tennis Invitational
Athletes Mphatso Chiphwanya and Bridget Kaunda from Malawi, Africa will be competing in this year’s Special Olympics World Tennis Invitational.
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Choose to Include in Your Workplace
My name is Robert Jones and I work at Special Olympics International.
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Nyasha Derera, Africa's New Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger 2019-2023
Nyasha Derera, from Special Olympics Zimbabwe, has been selected as Africa Region’s representative in the class of 2019–2023 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers.
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Choose to Include: An End to Discrimination
Peter Kanzunguze Jr. describes his experience of the Global Youth Leadership Forum and how it has empowered him to advocate for an inclusive society!
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50 Game Changers Behind The Scenes: Arpita Mohapatra
While filming the “50 Game Changers” series our production crew was able to capture some images of Odisha, Bharat, the community that Arpita calls home.
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The Global Athlete Congress Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Global Athlete Congress is a 6-day leadership development event held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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