North America
Corrections Officers ‘Jailed’ for Special Olympics Saskatchewan
Desiree Hesson with Saskatchewan Correctional Centre and Wade Madland with Corrections Canada helped the event reached $20,000 goal.
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Seeing Through on Dr. Phil Irion's Vision
His efforts helped implement a vision care program in Michigan so athletes can perform at their best.
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Dalvin Keller Awarded Honorary ESPY
The Flint, Mich. athlete also assisted in the acceptance of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award in honor of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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How Lani De Mello Realized She Can Accomplish Anything
"Special Olympics made me a more outgoing person." Read more about Lani's remarkable journey.
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Delaware Unified Partner Wins Nike's 'I Am Sport' Award
Keegan Cahill has had a busy year. Learn how what he did on and off the field earned him accolades.
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50th Anniversary Celebration Announcement Video
This video was made to mark our July celebration of 50 years of empowerment for people with intellectual disabilities.
Louisiana Athlete Receives Honorary ESPY
Craig Blackburn competes in bowling, bocce, aquatics, and basketball. Find out what he said his award meant to him.
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Tyler Lagasse Finds Many Kinds of Success Through Sports
From the golf course to chemistry classes at Middlesex Community College, the golfer has carved an impressive path.
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How Kester Edwards Has Had a Major Impact
The longtime Special Olympics athlete is a member of the very first class of Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers.
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Multisport Star Daina Shilts Embraces Being Different
The snowboarder is an athlete leader who’s as dynamic on the speaker’s podium as she is on the slopes.
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