District of Columbia
Special Olympics helps White House celebrate 33 years of ADA and 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act
On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed by President George Bush (1990), Special Olympics International (SOI) Chairman Timothy Shriver, and Special Olympics DC athlete and SOI staff member, Novie Craven, were present at the White House last week to celebrate the continued achievements of ADA at work in our country.
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Special Olympics Athletes Model Webshop Merchandise
On October 27 2022, six athletes gathered at Special Olympics headquarters ready to strike a pose on behalf of the Special Olympics Webshop!
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Special Olympics Missouri Athlete Works for CBS Sports at PGA TOUR Event
Thomas Cleek, a Special Olympics Missouri golfer, worked for CBS Sports as a spotter at the John Deere Classic this past Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Seeing Double: Novie Craven Catches Up with The Chin Twins
Novie Craven catches up with the Chin Twins in a fun interview.
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Forbes Features Special Olympics Athlete and Marketing Development Coordinator, Novie Craven
Novie Craven featured in Forbes
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Special Olympics Programs Throughout North America Pivot to Host Virtual Summer Games
All Special Olympics Programs are experiencing a new kind of normal in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing all to go virtual this year.
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Actor John C. McGinley Headlines the Night of Trees Fundraising Gala
On Friday, November 30th Special Olympics D.C. hosted its 34th Night of Trees Fundraising Gala.
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Actor John C. McGinley Headlines the Night of Trees Fundraising Gala
On Friday, November 30th Special Olympics D.C. hosted its 34th Night of Trees Fundraising Gala.
Special Olympics, the National Head Start Association, and 350 Children Sign Substantial Memorandum of Understanding
Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, and Thomas J. Sheridan, Sr. Dir. of Government Affairs of the National Head Start Association sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
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Smithsonian Highlights Our Athletes, Our History
“Special Olympics at 50” exhibit at the National Museum of American History celebrates diversity and inclusion in sports
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