Volunteer
25 Years of the Special Olympics Host Town Program
On the 25th anniversary of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut, we celebrate the creation and impact of the Host Town Program.
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Singer Andy Grammer Shares His Excitement about Being a Coach for the NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game
The Special Olympics movement is driven by our volunteers with more than 1.1 million donating their time and expertise. Andy Grammer, triple-platinum singer/songwriter, stepped up this year as a volunteer coach for the 2020 NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game.
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The Sweden Invitational Games Have Begun!
The first day of the Sweden Invitational Games, on 1 February 2020, proved to be an exciting and inclusive time for everyone.
Going for Gold at the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games
The competition begins 1 February 2020.
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Not Just Being Invited to the Dance, but Organizing it
I have been a volunteer with Special Olympics for more than two years now. As a youth leader, I work closely with the athletes of Special Olympics to advocate for a more inclusive society in India and around the world. The life lessons I’ve learned in the course of this journey have been invaluable.
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How a Special Olympics Volunteer Is Inspiring Inclusion In Her Workplace
Our 1.5 million volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement.
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Chicago Bears and United Airlines Host Flag Football Tournament
The Chicago Bears hosted 180 Special Olympics athletes from 12 Special Olympics Illinois teams in a flag football tournament held in Halas Hall.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist host 60 Special Olympics Athletes at the University of Kentucky
Charlotte Hornets forward and former University of Kentucky Wildcats champion Michael Kidd-Gilchrist hosted a basketball camp for 60 Special Olympics athletes at the Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
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NFL Quarterback Jameis Winston Hosts His Annual Dream Forever Foundation
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback James Winston welcomed 75 Special Olympics Florida athletes to his Dream Forever Foundation football camp.
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Mom Sinks 2400 Free Throws in 24-Hours
In an act of true sportsmanship and generosity, Special Olympics parent Debbie Antonelli sunk 2,400 free throws in her 24-Hour Nothing But Net marathon on May 18 to support Special Olympics South Carolina.
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