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A Special Olympics coach and athlete pose for a selfie. They are outside in the snow.
Community Impact

Aspen DeField Takes Lifelong Sports Lessons and Implements Them into Special Olympics

Since 2007, Aspen DeField has coached Special Olympics athletes in a variety of sports, showing incredible dedication to advancing the mission of inclusion through sport.
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The G7 Ministers on Inclusion and Disability, gathered in Assisi and Solfagnano on 14-16 October
In the News

Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis Joins US Government Delegation for First-Ever G7 Ministers' Meeting on Inclusion and Disability

Mary Davis commended attending governments for pledging to take actionable steps to remove barriers for persons with disabilities.
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Man talking to reporters.
In the News

Special Olympics Athlete Cody Field Joins WWE as WrestleMania XL Impact Correspondent

Cody Field is a Special Olympics Colorado snowboarder and skier who competed in the 10th Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang as well as five different X Games in Unified snowboarding competitions.
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In the News

Patrice: The Movie

This documentary-style romantic comedy drives the discussion of marriage equality forward, with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Patrice Jetter behind the wheel.
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Patrice has blue and green braids and sits in front of a wall sized model train set. She wears a purple shirt that says “Don’t hate me cuz you ain’t me.”
Athletes

Patrice Jetter

With over 100 medals won from Special Olympics, Patrice Jetter is an accomplished athlete. From bocce, to bowling, cheerleading, figure skating and gymnastics, she proudly displays medals from each sport, each victory on her wall.
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Jamaican youth leaders gathered together for their exchange.
Community Impact

A Journey of Inclusion and Connection

This past spring, Special Olympics Youth Leaders Britany and Denisher embarked on a journey that would change their lives forever.
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A man stands speaking into a microphone.
Athletes

Special Olympics Jamaica Athlete Named to Global Athlete Leadership Role

Special Olympics Jamaica athlete David Duncan's thoughtful demeanor and strong leadership skills are large reasons he finds himself as the newly named chairperson for the Global Athlete Leadership Council (GALC).
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Young man swimming toward a coach at the end of the pool.
Community Impact

Opening Eyes® Provides a Clear Vision for SOWI Athletes

Imagine training for months or years to qualify for the swimming competition of a lifetime. All those hours, all those practices. You get up on the block awaiting the starting gun as you gaze out toward the pool and see nothing but a blur.
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A group of 11 people pose for a photo. They are standing outside in front of a large bus and have their arms raised in celebration. They are wearing matching blue basketball uniforms and gold medals.
Community Impact

Rising Star Coaches Recognized by Special Olympics North America

While winning is the reason we all play sports, spreading and promoting inclusion is at the forefront of the organization.
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The photo shows 10 individuals wearing matching green shirts that say "Arbor School Achievers". They are standing outside and smiling for a photo.
Athletes

Samantha Rodriguez: Logging Miles & Leading the Way

To many, running is a solitary sport. One person, one route, one goal. But for Samantha Rodriguez, running has always been more than that. It’s been a way to connect, form a community, and create opportunities for those around her.
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