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Special Olympics Athlete Amy Bockerstette Hits the Links at the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic

Special Olympics golfer, Amy Bockerstette, who earned a college scholarship to Paradise Valley Community College for golf, was invited to compete in the 19th Annual 2019 ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic. The golf tournament serves as a fundraiser for the V Foundation which provides grants for cancer research and resources for cancer patients.
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Unified Soccer Takes the Field at MLS Game

The DC United verses New England Revolution unified game that took place 12 July 2019 as part of the Global Week of Inclusion in partnership with Major League Soccer and ESPN.
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Special Olympics Mexico Unified Champion School Recognition Presentation

ESPN honored one school in Mexico City for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.
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Finish Line Youth Foundation Named Finalist in ESPN’s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Awards

Foundation and Brooks Running Company nominated for Corporate Community Impact Award
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Much more than Football: ESPN Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Participants at the recent ESPN-sponsored Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced not only the joy of football, but also moments of inclusion, connection and generosity.
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A New Unified Generation Emerges in India

Special Olympics Bharat Unified Champion Schools Recognition Presentation
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‘Life is Easier When You Have a Team’: Special Olympics Brazil Unified Champion School Recognition Presentation

ESPN honored four schools participating in the “Play Unified. Learn Unified.” project supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. These schools were recognized for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.
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Kenmore Middle School Becomes Final ESPN Top 5 Banner School of the 2018-2019 School Year

On April 12th, Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, VA received the honor of becoming an ESPN Top 5 Special Olympics Unified Champion School.
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MLS WORKS and ESPN Announce 2019 Special Olympics Unified Sports® Soccer Exchange Program

Unified Soccer Exchange Program promotes social inclusion, highlighted by East vs. West Unified All-Star Showcase in Orlando.
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ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Games Begins March 14 from Abu Dhabi

ESPN’s coverage of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi will begin Thursday, March 14, with a live three-hour special ESPNEWS of the Opening Ceremony.
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