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Changing Mindsets in Jamaica: Cecil's Journey

A principal in Jamaica shares his plan to make schools more inclusive to students of all abilities.
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Style of Sport Honors Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic

The following is an excerpt by Style of Sport from the article titled The IRONMAN:
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Michigan Volunteers “Treat” Customers with Cookies for a Cause

There’s a “sweet” business booming in Detroit these days.
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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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Athlete Finds Health, Motivation in Virtual Fitness

Amber Gertsch has a passion for everything she does—taking care of her red-tail hawk, sword-fighting, being an emergency medical technician—but some things stand out more than others.
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More than an IRONMAN

In a new documentary, Chris Nikic takes you behind the scenes to see how he balances training, community and his personal life.
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Seeing Double: Novie Craven Catches Up with The Chin Twins

Novie Craven catches up with the Chin Twins in a fun interview.
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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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New PSA Features Athletes From Around the World

Special Olympics International is launching a new public service announcement, as part of “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign.
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Teams from Twenty-five Countries Selected to Compete in Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Second-ever international inclusive football (soccer) tournament presented by Toyota will showcase the unifying power of sport.
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