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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Ten
JR is joined by his longtime friend from the Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Michael Kelley. Michael discusses his athletic career, how it shaped him, and his work as a coach & broadcaster.
A Three-Decade-Long Friendship Celebrated in Coach Receiving Outstanding Coach Award
Coach Joe Bellini and Special Olympics athlete Will Smith have known each other for nearly 30 years. Their relationship isn’t the typical coach/athlete relationship because the connection runs so deep. Here is their story.
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From the Island of Oahu To the Mainland of Berlin, Germany, Special Olympics Hawaii Athlete Will Officiate Bocce at World Games
Shavanna Mahoe has the distinction of being Hawaii’s first and only Special Olympics athlete who serves as a certified bocce official.
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania Coach Receives Lifetime Achievement Award After Five Decades of Involvement
In the sixth grade, Maryellen Brown, standing at just 4’11", won the broad jump with a measurement of 6 feet and 1 inch.
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World Games Spotlight: Josee Seguin, Canada
Josee was still riding high from her multi-medal achievements at Canada's 2018 National Games when she was chosen for the 2019 World Games.
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Seven
Unified Sports athletes Emerson & Julian explain how the Unified Sports program sparked their friendship and what it means to them to continue to grow that program.
Agents of Inclusion: Episode Six
Laura Stremble focusew on World Down Syndrome Day and explains how she got involved with Special Olympics, her close relationship with her mom / coach, her side hustle, and her upcoming trip to World Games Berlin.
Cool Schools Plunge Takes Over Sandy Point State Park in Record Numbers
There wasn’t a speck of sunlight in the sky as the frigid February wind whistled through the empty beach at Sandy Point State Park outside Annapolis, Maryland.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Three
Special Olympics Minnesota Athlete Dave Pearson and Special Olympics Virginia Athlete Kaitlin Dykes discuss all things Polar Plunge and the #inclusionrevolution with JR Sports Brief.
Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Two
Special Olympics Kansas U.S. Youth Ambassadors Daniel Schnacker and Addison Willcott tell JR Sports Brief how playing Special Olympics Unified Sports has helped shape their lives.