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Dr. Alicia Bazzano on stage in front of a projection screen.
In the News

American Physical Therapy Association Summit Features Keynote Address from Special Olympics Chief Health Officer

Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Alicia Bazzano addressed members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at the Future of Physical Therapy Summit.
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Teacher and 5 students of Bunker Hill Elementary School sitting in a semi circle talking.
Community Impact

Celebrating the Resilience of Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics

During the 2020 – 2021 schools year, Hasbro and Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools honored 4 schools for their work of inclusion.
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Images and titles of: Dr. Rachel Lavine: assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services; Loretta Claiborne: Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer; Dr. Alicia Bazzano: Special Olympics Chief Health Officer.
Community Impact

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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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre leads a virtual workout in the brand-new Special Olympics School of Strength: Class is Now in Session made for all ability levels.
In the News

WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre named Special Olympics Champion Ambassador

Ahead of the 2021 WWE SummerSlam in Las Vegas, Special Olympics officially announced WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre as a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador.
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In the News

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Wins Prestigious 2021 Content Marketing Award

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia wins the prestigious 2021 Content Marketing Award.
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Exsaul and Rodrigo sit at a desk next to each other, each holding papers and smiling at the camera.
Athletes

Good Friends

Athlete Ben Collins interviews friend and Unified Youth Leadership pair for International Day of Friendship.
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Young man standing in front of a Special Olympics flag, holding a javelin
In the News

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia celebrates 2021 Online National Games!

Since the Covid pandemic. many programmes in Europe have launched a new version of their virtual games!
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A male athlete has his eyes examined by a female healthcare worker. His head is in a harness allowing her to look through the microscope at his eyes.
Community Impact

Opening Eyes and Essilor Vision Foundation Focus on Inclusion Health

Essilor Vision Foundation recently interviewed David Evangelista, Regional President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia.
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Amber Radford
Community Impact

Special Olympics Coach Amber Radford Gets Creative During Pandemic to Keep Athletes Active

Amber Radford, a Special Olympics North Carolina coach, shares how the impact she has on all the athletes affects her. She details her start with the movement.
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Text in image: Where do you feel stress? When you feel stress, where do you feel it the most? Circle the area below: Muscle tension; teeth grinding; lack of interest, trouble concentrating; headaches; anxiety; anger. With an illustration of a person.
Community Impact

On May 20th: Spotlight on the Importance of Emotional Well-Being: Inaugural Mental Health Action Day

Special Olympics is proud to be an inaugural partner of Mental Health Action Day and to promote Strong Minds tools that can help athletes improve their emotional wellness.
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