Health
Safilo Proudly Commits to New Three-Year Partnership with Special Olympics International
1.2 million frames and sunglasses donated to athletes over 15 years.
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Inclusive Health Can Prevent Diabetes and Save Lives
Mallory Morris is a twenty-four year old Special Olympics who competes in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
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Generous Gift Funds Nation’s First Institute to Teach Nurses to Care for People with Developmental Disabilities
Tom Golisano, founder of the Golisano Foundation, is a long-time supporter of Special Olympics and its mission to creating inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Special Olympics Healthy Communities promoting awareness.
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James Pierce Regains His Smile
James Pierce, a 42 year old Special Olympics athlete from Kentucky with Down syndrome, was recently referred to the Henry Hood medical center for care.
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Athlete lead fitness initiative helps Team Texas get ready for competition!
The following submission comes from Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete Parker Thornton.
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Choosing a Fit Life: Every Day Counts
SO athlete Daniel Smrokowski, Chicago Cubs Kyle Hendricks and his wife Emma Hendricks shared their motivations and daily routines.
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Inclusive Fitness Benefits Everyone
It is well documented that people with intellectual disabilities are less active than the general population.
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Dr. Steven Perlman
In the 1990s, Dr. Steve Perlman and Eunice Kennedy Shriver met to discuss the lack of access to health care for people with intellectual disabilities, who were often denied treatment.
Better Health Starts with Healthy Athletes
How important is it to get a second opinion? Ask any of the over 1.7 million athletes screened by the Special Olympics Health Program.
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