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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.

Franziska Eberenz, Senior Manager of the Host Town Program for the Special Olympics World Games joins Inclusion Revolution Radio

Josh Basile spoke with Franziska Eberenz, Senior Manager of the Host Town Program for the Special Olympics World Games.
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Global Partnerships for Education Highlights Special Olympics’ Call for Global State of Inclusion

Special Olympics Chief of Global Youth and Education Jacqueline Jodl explains why Special Olympics is challenging governments to dedicate 3% of their education budgets to help educate students with intellectual disabilities.
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EU Co-funded Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools Project Kicks off with First Transnational Consortium Meeting

EU Co-funded Special Olympics Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools project kicks off with first transnational Consortium meeting.
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FanSided Takes an in Depth Look at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools Programs

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools published by FanSided.
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Hays on the Hill: My 2023 Capitol Hill Day Experience

This year's Capitol Hill Day wasn't my first (I've been to eight others!), but it was our first in-person Hill Day in several years and I was so excited to be back! It was amazing to see so many of my favorite people in person and to meet so many new people.
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Special Olympics Africa President Charles Nyambe Featured in Authority Magazine

Learn more about "Leading like Mandela" Champion Award winner Charles Nyambe.
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Special Olympics Champion Ambassador Mack Hollins Joins the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast

Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novie Craven welcomed Special Olympics Champion Ambassador Mack Hollins to the podcast for this week’s episode.
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Special Olympics Athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie Set to Make History Covering the Super Bowl

Former NFL player and Players Coalition Co-founder Anquan Boldin surprised Special Olympics Florida athlete and sports reporter Malcom Harris-Gowdie with some historical news.
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Special Olympics Athletes Model Webshop Merchandise

On October 27 2022, six athletes gathered at Special Olympics headquarters ready to strike a pose on behalf of the Special Olympics Webshop!
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Elizabeth Röhm Discusses World Games Berlin 2023 on Q104.3 FM

Actress, director, and Special Olympics supporter, Elizabeth Röhm, joined Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein on Q104.3 FM’s Classic Rock station to talk inclusion and upcoming Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023:
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Coach Edna on Weightlifting Bar Basics

Coach Edna coaches the American Muscle powerlifting team that consists of three female athletes and six male ranging in age from 16 to 35.
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