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Siblings

Siblings of Special Olympics Athletes Speak Passionately about Inclusion

Siblings of Special Olympics athletes speak passionately about inclusion.
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Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother
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Meet Farah: A Youth Leader Determined to Help Others Unlearn Hatred

Cairo student Farah, whose sister Hana has intellectual disability, aims to spread inclusion at her university and within her community through Special Olympics Unified activities.
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Strengthening Sibling Bonds: The Story of Two Brothers, Samuel and Fabio

In Brazil, Play Unified: Learn Unified has helped bridge the gap between brothers Samuel and Fabio, who have had vastly different educational and social experiences.
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Sibling Bonds through the Ages: Reflecting on the Life of Betty Sue Rogers

Family members reflect on how Special Olympics improved Betty Sue and her family's lives.
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Heidi & Mohamed’s Unified Siblings Fitness Story

Every year, we have high hopes for the next year to be better than the next year, but 2020 was a whole different story.
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Supporting Siblings

In an article for The Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness, 2020 Social Connectedness Fellow at Special Olympics Olivia Najdovski explains unique challenges faced by siblings of people with intellectual disabilities face and explores solutions.
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International Day of Families, 2020

The United Nations began celebrating the International Day of Families to recognize the role that families play in social development. This year, we hear from two young people in Zimbabwe who are spreading awareness about the importance of Special Olympics to the families of athletes.

My Sister, My Best Friend

We have so much to learn from one another. My sister Anastasia has Down Syndrome. When she was born, I remember my parents telling me that I have a special sister and that it was my duty to love and care for her.
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Celebrating International Day of Families

As we celebrate the International Day of Families we thank all of the families that support the Special Olympics.
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