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Community Impact

A Family Striving for Inclusion: Special Olympics Senegal's Story

A high-school student at a Unified School in Senegal shares the impact Special Olympics programming has made on her cousin with Down syndrome.
2 Min Read
two pictures of young men standing and holding medals
Community Impact

Fathers of Special Olympics Malta Share their Hopes for the Future

Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games brought a sense of relief in our movement and an injection of energy to the athletes.
5 Min Read
Young woman and a boy on the left and a young woman on the right.
Athletes

Siblings of Special Olympics Athletes Speak Passionately about Inclusion

Siblings of Special Olympics athletes speak passionately about inclusion.
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Special Olympics Singapore athlete Johannes’ mother standing in front of microphone with the Special Olympics Asia Pacific sign in background.
Athletes

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Johannes' Story

Celebrating Mother’s day with Special Olympics Singapore athlete Johannes story.
1 Min Read
Joe Haden speaking while being interviewed on Today show.
In the News

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother
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Special Olympics Health Messenger Eric Massey Slideshow photos.
Athletes

Celebrating Family Health & Fitness Day with a Special Olympics Health Messenger and his Family

Eric Massey, a 17-year-old Special Olympics athlete and Health Messenger from Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated the past year to his health and fitness journey.
1 Min Read
A young adult woman and two elementary school aged boys, all with big smiles, hug each other on an indoor sports field.
Community Impact

Meet Farah: A Youth Leader Determined to Help Others Unlearn Hatred

Cairo student Farah, whose sister Hana has intellectual disability, aims to spread inclusion at her university and within her community through Special Olympics Unified activities.
3 Min Read
Two young boys with big smiles sit on the ground hugging, surrounded by a circle of red, yellow, and black balloons. In the background is Disney’s “Cars”-themed decorations.
Community Impact

Strengthening Sibling Bonds: The Story of Two Brothers, Samuel and Fabio

In Brazil, Play Unified: Learn Unified has helped bridge the gap between brothers Samuel and Fabio, who have had vastly different educational and social experiences.
2 Min Read
A teenage boy sits at a desk with his peer, smiling at the camera. He holds a pen in his hand, touching a notebook on his desk. There room is full of youth and adults at desks in the background.
Community Impact

Advocating Inclusion: The Story of Sahil and His Mother

Sahil's mother has watched her son Sahil, who has Down Syndrome, grow into a confident and social Youth Leader since Play Unified: Learn Unified was introduced to his school.
2 Min Read
Betty Sue and brother John as children.
Athletes

Sibling Bonds through the Ages: Reflecting on the Life of Betty Sue Rogers

Family members reflect on how Special Olympics improved Betty Sue and her family's lives.
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