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Dr. Alicia Bazzano and Ann Costello Discuss Health and the Golisano Foundation on Inclusion Revolution Radio

Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer at Special Olympics, and Ann Costello, Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation, joined the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast alongside host Novie Craven.
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Kayla Cornell Has a Message for Fellow Special Olympics Athletes: Let’s Get Healthy Together

Kayla Cornell is the head chef in her cooking class for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics Canada Athlete Excels in Gym & Kitchen

Special Olympics Canada athlete Michael Bandler, a four-time SO World Games medalist, has a passion for the culinary arts and uses his skills in the kitchen to help him train.
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Isaac’s Story: Athlete Advocate for the WHO QualityRights Initiative in Ghana

For many years, there have been human-rights violations—plus inadequate care and support—that deeply affected the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in Ghana.
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Healthy Athletes Gives Xu Better Footing for Sports, Life

Xu has always been ready to try—even if things get tough. He was born with cerebral palsy, so sometimes it took him a little longer to reach his growth milestones. But Xu, who was born in Inner Mongolia, didn't give up.
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Washington Post Profiles Three Special Olympics Athletes with Down Syndrome

The following is an excerpt by The Washington Post from the article titled, For World Down Syndrome Day, meet 3 young people who dream big and achieve.
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Special Olympics Super Bowl LVI Media Recap

For the ninth consecutive year Special Olympics capitalized on the environment as a massive storytelling platform for the movement despite a shift primarily to a virtual setting.
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Li Na Inspires Special Olympics Athletes at Macau Tennis Academy

Professional tennis player Li Na inspires Special Olympics athletes at Macau Tennis Academy.
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Portrait of a Health Leader: Meet Herith

Herith Suleiman deeply understands the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Why? Because Herith himself has intellectual disabilities.
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Senegal Athletes Lead Workshops on Handwashing, Hygiene

This work is crucial, especially in the continuing fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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