Athletes
Agents of Inclusion: Episode Eighteen
Renaissance man RJ Nealon joins JR discuss everything from RJ's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background, his experience as an advocate for Special Olympics and his role as a communications specialist for Special Olympics North America.
The Flame is Lit for World Games Berlin 2023
The moment has come: The Special Olympics Flame of Hope™ was lit by a high priestess in Athens, Greece, in a solemn ceremony at the historic temple Zappeion Megaron.
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Special Olympics Athletes Model for VOGUE Germany
This excerpt is from the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023’s article, “Our athletes model for VOGUE Germany.”
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Seventeen
James Day Keith of Special Olympics Massachusetts. joins JR. They discuss James bursting onto the Hollywood scene with his role in "Champions" and his family legacy as Special Olympics Hall of Famers.
On The Bright Side: Meet Jessy
Jessy Lane is a dedicated, diligent athlete who doesn't give up easily. That's also how she lost 100 pounds: through steady & consistent training.
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Sixteen
Special Olympics Rhode Island athlete and Administrative Assistant & Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers speaks with JR before her trip to Berlin for the Global Athlete Congress.
Agents of Inclusion: Episode Fifteen
Jamaican athlete and Special Olympics employee David Duncan speaks with JR ahead of the Global Athlete Congress.
Andżelika Stachowiak’s Aims High Ahead Of Her Second World Games
Polish judoka wants “to be the best” in Berlin
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Fourteen
JR spoke with Isabelle Noonan and Shaeleigh Fleidner-Book about their experience playing on the professional field and more importantly, how Unified Sports is both a "movement and a message."
Agents of Inclusion: Episode Thirteen
Adam Hays joins JR to discuss the "inclusion revolution" and share his story about being born with hydrocephalus and underwent more than 30 brain surgeries won two gold medals at the USA Games and was one of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg team members at the Special Olympic World Games in Athens, Greece.