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Unified Champion Schools

A group of approximately 10 teenage boys stand together at a forest-y trailhead. Many give peace signs, and everyone is wearing matching red Unified Hike shirts. Some wear facemasks.
Community Impact

Unified Hikes Bring Youth Together in Pakistan

As the Unified Champion School project spreads around the world, Special Olympics Pakistan hosts Unified Hikes to engage students and community members.
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Teacher and 5 students of Bunker Hill Elementary School sitting in a semi circle talking.
Community Impact

Celebrating the Resilience of Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics

During the 2020 – 2021 schools year, Hasbro and Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools honored 4 schools for their work of inclusion.
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A large group of people are cheering for the camera.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Coach Erica Milliron Showcases Family-Type Atmosphere Through Sports and School

Special Olympics Pennsylvania head coach Erica Milliron might not be as experienced as other Special Olympics coaches, but she still understands the importance of Special Olympics Unified Sports® and the lessons it teaches students.
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Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
In the News

Detroit 2022 Unified Cup Announcement

Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
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A teal and gold graphic from social media with the Global Center for Inclusion in Education branding. Within the graphic is a collage of photos of students, in Special Olympics jerseys, standing outside at an outdoor winter event.
Community Impact

Inspiring Communities: How Teacher Ramona Spreads Inclusion in Romania

Special education teacher Ramona works with Special Olympics Romania to provide opportunity for her students with and without disabilities.
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Coach Amy standing between two athletes outside.
Community Impact

Amy Wiesenhutter Impacts Entire Community with Undeniable Spirit and Passion for Special Olympics

Gazing into the camera with her genuine smile, Amy Wiesenhutter shares the story of how she found her passion for coaching Special Olympics Texas through mentor Patsy Reyna Henry's considerable influence on her life.
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Special Olympics Kansas athletes and Unified partners connect via Zoom.
Athletes

Universities in Kansas Get Active and Show Off Creativity with SONA Move Challenge

Five universities across the state of Kansas participated in the SONA Move Challenge, an 8-week movement challenge to see how many minutes of exercise participants could complete each week, to compensate for the loss of in-person sporting events and social activities.
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Six people standing behind three women seated, all wearing masks. On the wall in the background, a seal between two flags.
Europe Eurasia

Montenegro Unified Club receives Champions of Solidarity Award

Special Olympics Montenegro’s innovative Unified Club Naša škola Ekonomska was awarded the Champion of Solidarity Award by the Municipality of Nikšić on 8 March 2021.
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Coach Warner (first on the left) standing with her flag football team on the field.
Community Impact

Kaly Warner Shows Importance of Balance in and out of Competition

Head coach Kaly Warner is loud and cheerful, often embarrassing her Rangeview High School athletes with a sideline celebration for their achievements.
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