Monthly Archives: February 2011

A Friday FUNdraiser

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

In honor of today’s Friday Fun post, I wanted to share a collection of stories that will make you laugh, make you smile and maybe even inspire you! Check out some of these great stories. I just couldn’t help but … Continue reading →

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Women of Influence Supporting Special Olympics Globally

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

I wanted to share two great email reports we got from our field this week.  The first event highlights a Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) swimming event with future Princess of Monaco Charlene Wittstock.  Below that is a picture to … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Special Needs Bullying

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Today marks the official release of a groundbreaking report from AbilityPath.org about bullying among children with special needs called “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.” This important report demonstrates how bullying is a silent epidemic in schools across the country.  … Continue reading →

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House Bill Threatens Life of Critical Special Olympics Programs

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Through on-going partnerships with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Federal Government, Special Olympics has been able to provide critical services to people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in the areas of health, education and employment. The proposed House … Continue reading →

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Healthy Athletes: Providing Miracles at Every Turn

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Check out this new video from Special Olympics Southern California, and subscribe to the Program’s youtube channel. Also find Special Olympics Healthy Athletes on youtube for more videos.

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Friday Fun in Song, with Royalty

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

We have a couple of fun things for you on this Friday. Check out this video of 16 year old Marissa Trunzo from Frenchtown, Montana.  She won the Special Olympics Montana Project UNIFY Song Contest.  As the winner, she won … Continue reading →

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Special Smiles Helps Athlete But Need and Pain Persist

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Ronnie Bledsoe, a volleyball player from Oklahoma, was glad to finally see a dentist last summer when he travelled to the USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska. He had been living with pain in his mouth for years. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Help Special Olympics win $100,000

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Special Olympics has a chance to win a $100,000 donation but we need YOUR VOTES! The Infinity Coaches’ Charity Challenge is taking place through March 11 where 14 NCAA men’s basketball coaches picked a charity of their choice, the coach … Continue reading →

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Baseball for a Cause

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Thanks to Tom Vartanian and the Washington All-Stars baseball team who have for 15 years now been playing baseball and raising money for Special Olympics! Every year they play a national tournament for a week in Florida and get friends … Continue reading →

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Unity and Acceptance

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

Some great stories to share this week about teens taking it upon themselves to create acceptance and respect for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Definitely make sure to check them out… >>Students with and without disabilities in Greenwich, Connecticut are playing … Continue reading →

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