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North America

Law Enforcement Officer Wins Jefferson Award

Sgt. Marcus Rhodes was recognized for his dedication to the Torch Run for Special Olympics and his local area program.
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Jim Bernard Wins 2018 Rick VanderSloot Winter Sports Award

Jim joined Special Olympics Michigan in 1973 at just 12 years old. Learn what advice this veteran athlete offers others.
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Delegates Made Case for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill

Special Olympics athletes, program leaders, unified partners, and family members converged on Capitol Hill on February 13.
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Bharat Athlete Leaders Attend Leadership Academy

A new group of Special Olympics leaders completed the Leadership Academy workshop in Kolkata, India.
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Medicine Hat Game Left a Lasting Legacy

The 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games left a permanent (good) mark with the local Special Olympics program.
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South Carolina Hosted 2017 Special Olympics North America Tennis Championship

Over 120 athletes plus 36 Unified Partners representing 10 states competed on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
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How Forest Hills Eastern High School Stood Out

The school was selected as the first school in Michigan to be a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Banner program.
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Sobeys Counselor Offers Food Advice to Canadian Athletes

Laura Johnston talked about where to find quick and healthy meals and snacks and reminded the group of looking at the nutrition labels.
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Brittany Sinclair's Impressive Run Continues

She won gold in the 100M dash, a silver in shot put, and a bronze in long jump at the 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games.
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Why we Play Unified

UNIFIED SPORTS IS THE BRIDGE TO SOCIAL INCLUSION
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