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Athlete Mitchell Betsworth deadlifts on stage at the 2018 USA Games.
Athletes

Sports Illustrated Features Photo of Special Olympics Athlete in its "Year in Pictures"

Special Olympics Iowa athlete and USA Games powerlifting competitor Mitchell Betsworth will have his photo from the USA Games as part of Sports Illustrated’s Year in Pictures in their 12/17/18 issue.
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A volunteer holding athletes hands and giving him words of encouragement and smiling at one another.
Community Impact

Unified Champion Schools Spotlight: Raymond S. Kellis High School

Raymond S. Kellis High School in Arizona is setting an example for inclusive schools all over the country through its commitment to Special Olympics Unified Sports®.
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Team mantes all in preparing for a play. Athletes on a field with their coach.
Videos

Team AZ Unified Soccer - ESPN Nationals Coverage

ESPN coverage of the Special Olympics USA National Games 2018 in Seattle, WA; Raymond S Kellis High School's Unified Soccer Team represented the state of Arizona.
John C. McGinley's professional head shot. He's resting his hand on his head and leaning into the photo on his elbows. He has on a blue thermal shirt.
In the News

Actor John C. McGinley Headlines the Night of Trees Fundraising Gala

On Friday, November 30th Special Olympics D.C. hosted its 34th Night of Trees Fundraising Gala.
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John C. McGinley standing behind a podium smiling and giving a speech at a formal affair.
Videos

Actor John C. McGinley Headlines the Night of Trees Fundraising Gala

On Friday, November 30th Special Olympics D.C. hosted its 34th Night of Trees Fundraising Gala.
George Bush hugging Loretta Claiborne at the White House
In the News

Special Olympics Mourns President George HW Bush

President George H.W. Bush will be forever celebrated and memorialized by people with disabilities for his signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
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Kalin Bennett standing in the gymnasium looking off into the distance with a smile on his face. He's in a black Nike hoodie; blue bleachers and stairs are in the background.
In the News

Kalin Bennett Becomes First Athlete with Autism Awarded a Division 1 Basketball Scholarship

The first student-athlete with autism recruited to play for a NCAA Division 1 basketball team.
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Baker Mayfield warming up; he's in a yellow hoody, a gray Browns hat, with head phones on while throwing a pass with a(n) (American) football.
In the News

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield Releases Clothing Line to Benefit Special Olympics

Through a partnership with Barstool Sports, Baker Mayfield will sell a collection of T-Shirts & sweatshirts—with 100 percent of the proceeds to be donated to the Special Olympics in the greater Cleveland area.
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George Piece (on the left) and Bob Beamon (on the right) speak at the Southside Occupational Academy High School in Chicago. Two athletes are in the background watching George and Bob present the shoes to an audience.
Community Impact

7,000 Pairs of Shoes Donated for 2019 World Games Athletes

Longtime athlete and Special Olympics employee organizes initiative to address a global need.
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Press Releases

Calling all High School Students (Parents, Teachers, and School Administrators)

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® Launches Eunice Kennedy Shriver Challenge to Win a Trip to 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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