Monthly Archives: October 2011

Special Olympics-Peace Corps Partnership Flourishes in Panama

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

I was delighted this morning to hear from our team at Special Olympics Latin America about the wonderful work Peace Corps Volunteers are doing with Special Olympics in Panama to help prepare for the Central American and Caribbean Regional Games … Continue reading →

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A night of Fun and Funds for Special Olympics Asia Pacific

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Special Olympics and the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore joined together for an evening of fun and fundraising during the Sport-Fest Gala Dinner on October 14. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics’ 911, 511 athletes over 24 programs in Asia Pacific. … Continue reading →

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Introducing the 2013 World Games Technical Delegates!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Special Olympics is always striving to make more high-quality sports and competition opportunities available to every one of our 3.75 million athletes.  We strive to give athletes opportunities to be and do their best every day, knowing that the skills … Continue reading →

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Formula One Thrills for Special Olympics Singapore Athletes

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

The Formula One night race was in Singapore a few weekends ago, and Special Olympics Singapore athletes had the privilege of taking a Pit Walk, courtesy of race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd. Here’s an account from Clara Wong, a … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Investments

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

I was honored to have the opportunity to see our very own Ray Lane, Vice Chairman of Special Olympics’ board, noted Silicon Valley investor, and chairman of one of America’s renowned tech companies, Hewlett Packard, receive the TechAmerica’s David Packard … Continue reading →

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FINDS Survey Identifies Critical Needs of People with Disabilities

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

One of the most comprehensive pictures of the status of families and caregivers living with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is provided in the Family and Individual Needs for Disability Support (FINDS) Survey, sponsored by the Arc of the … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Mrs. Shriver

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

In the Special Olympics movement, we have so many amazing youth who are inspired to become the leaders of today and make a difference in their communities by creating acceptance and respect for people with intellectual disabilities. One of these … Continue reading →

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A Person Who Changed the World…Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

On Saturday, September 24, people around the world held events  celebrating the spirit and legacy of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) as part of EKS Day.  Eunice Kennedy Shriver dedicated her life to empowering people with intellectual disabilities and … Continue reading →

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Serving the World, One Community at a Time

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Special Olympics recently started collaborating with the Peace Corps on various initiatives in parts of the world where our respective work coincides.  Panama is one such place, and we recently received an update from Catherine Fabiano, who is Special Olympics’ … Continue reading →

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Brake Check — Reflections of the 2011 World’s Largest Truck Convoy

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Law Enforcement and Truckers across the U.S. and Canada joined forces in support of Special Olympics for the World’s Largest Truck Convoy (WLTC) on September 17.  22 stretches of highway in the U.S. and 3 in Canada were lined with … Continue reading →

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