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.
Athlete Leadership Spotlight: Ken Melvin
Ken Melvin, a Special Olympics athlete from Russellville, Indiana, will participate in this year’s Global Athlete Congress as a member of the North America Athlete Input Council.
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Daina Shilts Featured in Strive Magazine
Daina Shilts can and has become a symbol of leadership in the Inclusion Revolution.
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No One Can Make Me Feel Less Than
Guest Submission From Kiera Byland, Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete Leader
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Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games 2018
Fun in the sun was had by all during the 2018 Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games held in Las Cuevas, Trinidad.
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Special Olympics Team Walks for Inclusion
On Saturday, 20 October 2018, a group of Special Olympics staff and friends, joined forces and participated in the 9th Annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
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UAE youth create art to be displayed during the 2019 World Games
Aspiring young artists convened at Abu Dhabi’s arts and cultural center in Manarat Al Saadiya to learn and practice techniques used to create the geometric patterns of Islamic art.
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Leadership Conference: An Opportunity to Engage and Learn
Listen and learn was how Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional President & Managing Director, David Evangelista described the Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion”.
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Leadership Conference 2018: Facts and Figures!
Some interesting facts and figures that emerged from the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion.”
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"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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