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Erick Ender with Special Olympics Panama athletes and representatives in a group.
In the News

Grammy-winning Songwriter, Erika Ender, Brings Athletes and Students Together to Play Unified

Youth from various schools in Panama, participants of the TalenPro Project, created by renowned singer-songwriter and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Erika Ender, took part in fun afternoon of Unified Sports with athletes from Special Olympics Panama.
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Professional head shot of Cole smiling wearing a burgundy polo.
Athletes

Rising Star Cole Sibus - In His Own Words

Cole Sibus is putting his teamwork and endurance skills to good use as one of the stars on the new, ABC hit television show, Stumptown.
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Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joe Haden Finds Inspiration at World Games
Community Impact

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joe Haden Finds Inspiration at World Games

Joe Haden, cornerback for the Pittsburg Steelers, had a blast taking part at the Unified Flag Football Clinic at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Zack and Shia standing in the water (up to their ankles) next to a small boat.
In the News

Hollywood Movie Starring Athlete Is a Critical Success

“The Peanut Butter Falcon” opens to wide release across the U.S. this weekend. The executive producer team includes Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver.
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Nick Roker getting a kiss from his mother after a swim competition.
Athletes

Al Roker and his Special Olympics New York Athlete Son Nick Forge a Memorable Father’s Day Weekend During Summer Games

TODAY show weatherman and co-host of 3rd Hour of TODAY Al Roker had an unforgettable Father’s Day weekend after his son Nick brought home two gold medals at the Special Olympics New York Summer Games.
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A group of Special Olympic athletes had a day to remember as they trained alongside multiple Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix in a Unified Sprint Clinic at Dubai Police Academy Stadium, today (17 March).
Community Impact

Fit 5 Makes It Easy To Get Fit

Fitness is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for everyone. For athletes, a good fitness routine can help them perform at the highest level during every competition while feeling confident.
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Joe Haden coaches athletes during the unified flag football at Zayed Sports City during the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi on March 16, 2019.
Community Impact

NFL Draft Night: Special Olympics & NFL Relationship Stronger Than Ever

The 2019 NFL Draft will usher in a new crop of elite athletes that will develop into future leader of their respective teams and communities.
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Athletes

Jamie Foxx Learned ‘How to Live’ from Sister, a Special Olympics Athlete

DeOndra Dixon, long time Special Olympics athlete, inspires everyone she meets, especially her Oscar-winning brother, Jamie Foxx.
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In the News

WWE’s Big Show teams up with Special Olympics

Special Olympics International announced today that WWE Superstar, Big Show, will be the newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
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