Monthly Archives: March 2011

Importance of Project UNIFY

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Hi, I’m Jerry! I’m an athlete from Special Olympics Virginia and been competing for almost 15 years. I work with Special Olympics Project UNIFY in Washington, DC. I’m here to tell you my view on why Project UNIFY is important. … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Special Olympics Team USA has been out and about across San Diego practicing their sports.  Check out just some of the great photos from a few of the 16 different sports they are training in:           … Continue reading →

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Special Olympics Team USA training camp kicks off!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

It might just be Monday to you but to more than 300 Special Olympics athletes, today was the first full day of Special Olympics Team USA training camp! Yesterday more than 400 Special Olympics athletes, coaches, staff and volunteers converged … Continue reading →

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Special Olympics Makes Shortlist For 2011 Spirit Of Sport Awards!

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Hello ‘World of Special Olympics’ readers, Mandy here.  I work with Ryan, Rebecca and team at Special Olympics in the communications department.  Things are busy as ever but I figured now would be a good time for my inaugural blog … Continue reading →

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U.S. Embassy in Greece Celebrates 100 Days Out

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Quick shout of thanks for the fabulous support from the United States Embassy in Greece.  Last week they held a terrific event to celebrate the 100 day countdown until the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011!  Below is the … Continue reading →

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‘What Special Olympics Means to Me’

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

At a recent Special Olympics staff meeting, a Special Olympics Maryland athlete (and employee at the Special Olympics headquarters in DC), had the opportunity to share with staff how her life has been impacted by Special Olympics. Her story was … Continue reading →

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Casting Off: A Poem

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

In honor of national poetry month, O Magazine dedicated their April issue to poetry.  My sister Maria guest edited the issue and I had the opportunity to contribute some of my own thoughts on how Emily Dickinson’s poem “Exultation Is … Continue reading →

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When Two Worlds Collide: Special Olympics and Peace Corps

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

Yesterday we shared a video announcing the partnership between the Peace Corps and Special Olympics. I’m excited to follow up on that video with a great story about a Special Olympics employee and former Peace Corps volunteer. Read her thoughts … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s Take on Multimedia Monday

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

It’s been awhile since we’ve done a Multimedia Monday post, and while it’s not exactly Monday today, there have been so many great videos shared throughout the online community in the past few days, I just couldn’t wait until Monday … Continue reading →

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Contact from our Friends in Japan

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Just a quick post to share two notes we just received from our friends at Special Olympics Nippon (Japan) during this historically tragic time. I think it is so important that we all feel a connection to the great spirit … Continue reading →

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