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Community Impact

Celebrating Inclusion in the Community: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story 

Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.
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Young man holding a sign and walking with a group of people.
Athletes

For Special Olympics Jamaica Unified Cup Athlete and Coach, Inclusion is More Than a Nice Word

Meet Special Olympics Jamaica athlete Geovannie Britton who is taking part in the Unified Cup 2022.
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In the News

Unified Cup 2022 Photo of the Day

Check at the close of every day for the photo of the day!
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Kiera holding the British Empire Medal, smiling next to the lord-lieutenant, the High Sheriff, and members of Kiera's family.
Athletes

Kiera Byland's Medals Include Honor from the Queen

Created in 1922, the British Empire Medal is granted by the Crown in recognition of meritorious civil or military service.
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Four women and a man pose for a photo. The women have red basketball uniforms on and everyone has their arms around each other.
Athletes

Special Olympics New Hampshire Athlete Becky May Makes Impact in Fundraising and Basketball

In her 40’s and with nearly four decades of experience in various disciplines, May hopes to be a role model for the younger generation and new athletes in many ways.
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A group of Special Olympics athletes, ambassadors, leadership, staff and family stand at the Nasdaq closing bell.
In the News

Special Olympics Athletes, Ambassadors and Leadership Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell Ahead of Unified Cup

During the iconic closing bell ceremony, Kristina Ayanian gave a warm welcome to Special Olympics athletes, ambassadors and leaders who joined her on stage to celebrate the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 kicking off in Detroit, MI on 31 July.
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Dr. Alicia Bazzano talking to a FanSided representative at a Healthy Athletes event.
In the News

FanSided Highlights Special Olympics Diligence on Health Care

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Puts a Special Focus on Health Care published by FanSided.
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Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Radio Welcomes Jennifer Hansen and Dr. Mercy Ng’eno of Special Olympics Young Athletes

Jennifer Hansen has worked for Special Olympics for over 10 years in multiple roles and now works as the Senior Manager of Young Athletes. Dr. Mercy Ng’eno is a consultant for Special Olympics and a pediatric cardiologist.
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Athletes

Unified Competition: I Learned It’s All About Skills, Fellowship and Understanding

The oath that Special Olympics athletes recite at competitions large and small is brief and sincere: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
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A group of one woman and two men wearing bibs stand in a room full of boxes.
Athletes

Special Olympics Romania athletes’ compassionate support for Ukrainian refugees

Ionut, 25, and Edi, 30, have joined hundreds of volunteers who help Ukrainian refugees transiting through Romania to other countries in Europe.
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