Health
Special Olympics Mauritius Launched Healthy Communities
The program, launched in 2017, aims to expand services via a year-round model that reaches more athletes.
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How a Nine-Year-Old Athlete Had His Life Changed
Liui’a Nikosiaki had his left leg amputated after a car hit him. He was given crutches, but he outgrew them. Then Fit Feet came along.
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2017 Golisano Global Health Leadership Award Honorees
This is the highest Special Olympics honor for health partners. See who won the inaugural awards, and why their work matters so much.
Strong Minds Program Giving Athletes the Tools To Succeed
Program aims to teach athletes mental exercises and provide resources to increase relaxation and stress management skills.
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South Africa Gains Healthy Communities Status
The Special Olympics chapter was recognized for its health program for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the country.
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Urgent Enough—Building Healthy Communities
The founding of the Special Olympics Healthy Communities program in 2012 filled an urgent need for care for athletes around the world.
Healthy Athletes: Training for Games, Training for Life
The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program empowers athletes to play well and live healthy lives.
Healthy Athletes: Making a Difference
The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes clinics, run by trained volunteers, are making a huge impact in the lives of athletes.
Catherine Gruss: It's About More Than Sports
Catherine learned what a huge—and life-changing—difference a visit to a Special Olympics Healthy Athletes clinic can make.