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A picture of Loretta with text that reads: Happy Birthday Loretta Claiborne. The text is illustrated with streamers and balloons.
Athletes

Athletes Celebrate Loretta Claiborne’s Birthday

Loretta Claiborne has traveled the world with Special Olympics since starting to compete in 1970 with Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Over the past 50 years, she’s grown into one of Special Olympics’ most influential voices.
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Community Impact

Coach Brian’s Story

As the Official Sponsor of Special Olympic International Sport and Coach Programming, A.J. Gallagher & Co. is committed to empowering athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to face their future with confidence through quality coaching and training experiences.
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Three people pose in front of a large white sign that has the Special Olympics World Games LA 2015 logo on it. They are smiling.
Community Impact

Volunteering at the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015

Since February 2015 when she first volunteered for Special Olympics at the Special Olympics New York State Winter Games, she has been committed to serving the athletes in the movement.
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Aerie "Better Together" green t-shirt on a bed of dandelions.
Athletes

Aerie Highlights Special Olympics athletes in the Better Together Campaign

This July, Special Olympics and Aerie are celebrating the Global Week of Inclusion by teaming up for the “Better together” campaign!
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Mentor Chris Winston (left) poses with SSIGM and Special Olympics Illinois athlete Daniel Smrokowski.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Highlight Mentors During Global Week of Inclusion

The 10 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers (SSIGM) gathered in a Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel during the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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On the left is Steven running and on the right is Steven working at Target. Text at the bottom reads: Inclusion Works! The Revolution is Inclusion.
Athletes

Meet Steven, Role Model for Inclusion

When COVID-19 hit, Steven stepped up to the ‘front lines,’ making sure his community had everything they needed.
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Loretta Claiborne with text that reads: Loretta Claiborne The Stigma Fighter
In the News

For Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer, Her Job is Her Way of Life

In a recent article by Glamour, Loretta Claiborne discusses using her life to teach others how to be more inclusive and empathic.
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Celebrating Fathers
Community Impact

Celebrating Fathers

Special Olympics is grateful for the participation and support of fathers all over the globe. Fathers who are athletes, fans, coaches, volunteers, staff and cheerleaders help make this movement so special.
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In the News

FabFitFun and Special Olympics Athletes Team Up for the FabFitFun Summer Box!

Krystal Johnson and Jenna Ramirez are two of four Special Olympics athletes from Special Olympics Southern California featured in this season’s FabFitFun Summer Box!
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