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Opening Eyes in Kenya
Special Olympics Kenya and Lions Sight First Eye Hospital Honored with Golisano Award
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Special Olympics Celebrates the Impact of Over 80 Youth Innovation Projects During World Creativity and Innovation Day and Week
Youth Leaders from around the world took action in 2018 through innovative outlets to achieve inclusive schools and communities.
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One in Four Athletes at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi are in Need of Prescription Eyeglasses
Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi brought together 7,500 athletes and unified partners to compete at their highest ability and break down barriers to full inclusion.
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How Opening Eyes can save lives: Indonesian teenager discovered with rare condition at World Games
5 years ago, a 15-year-old Yusuf saw a good opportunity to score a goal. Without wasting time, he took the shot but the ball hit the post, deflected back making direct contact with his left eye.
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Didier Drogba: From Shy Kid to Special Olympics Global Ambassador
According to the latest studies, at up to 50% of the world's population is introverted, ranging from needing some alone time to having social anxiety.
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‘I’m Going for the Gold, Mom’: A Jamaican Bocce Player’s Vow
Delroy Sullivan has something in common with his role-model Usain Bolt.
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Eyes on the Prize at World Games: Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes Program
If you’ve never seen the world clearly, how would you know you are missing something?
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29-Year-Old Palestinian Powerlifter Hear Fans Cheering for the First Time
For the first time in his life, he could hear the aura of a crowd. Fans from all over the world cheering him on.
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‘Compassion Creates Compassion’: The Special Olympics World Games Open in Spectacular Fashion in Abu Dhabi
Over 40,000 people from all around the world are cheering and making waves during a sold-out sports event.
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Special Olympic World Games 2019: The Meaning behind the Flame of Hope
Since the first Torch Run at the Olympic Games in 1936, the Torch Run is one of the most important parts of the Opening Ceremony.
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