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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.

Special Olympics Shines at New York Fashion Week 2021 with #BeBrave Collection

Celebrity Photographer Nigel Barker hosts Special Olympics New York and Parsons School of Design students at New York Fashion Week photoshoot.
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Elisabeth Röhm Shares Her Passion for Special Olympics

Though she's since learned that a distant aunt was once a participant in Special Olympics, Röhm tells Yahoo Life that what drew her to the movement and its year-round programs was both its empowerment of athletes with intellectual disabilities and its guiding principles.
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NCAA Division III Students and Special Olympics Athletes Build Strong Friendships Through Partnership

Friendship, belonging, kindness, connection and community. These are just a few of the words used to describe what inclusion and the Division III/Special Olympics partnership means to them.
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Special Olympics Hosts Q&A on the Safety and Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Special Olympics hosted Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a Q&A on the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Shirnel Swarts Is ‘Living Limitless’

Special Olympics South Africa athlete leader Shirnel Swarts has found success as a short track speed skater and ambassador for worthy causes.
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Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher

A short announcement of the Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher.
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Special Olympics UAE, Special Olympics Kuwait Sign Mou in Preparation for World Winter Games Kazan 2022

Special Olympics UAE, Special Olympics Kuwait Sign MoU in preparation for World Winter Games Kazan 2023.
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5 Healthy Recipes You’ll Want to Try Before the End of Summer

Learn how to make tasty snacks from Special Olympics Health Messengers and WWE Superstars.
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Special Olympics Africa Partners With Sport For Development In Africa For Inclusion

Special Olympics Africa partners with Sport For Development in Africa for Inclusion.
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Special Olympics Partners With Microsoft In Gaming For Inclusion Event

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Begin Inclusive Esports Initiative published by DBLTAP.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023

Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023.
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Sports Illustrated Reports on Drew McIntyre Becoming a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Drew McIntyre on Working with Special Olympics: ‘The Positivity and Enthusiasm Has Changed My Life’ published by Sports Illustrated.
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