Monthly Archives: November 2011

A fair warning before you see “The Descendants”

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

My wife and I don’t get out to see many movies. With a two and a half year-old, and a second baby due this week, a 100 year-old house that is an on-going fixer upper and two full-time jobs between … Continue reading →

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Global Football Fever Ignites Rio

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

At a press conference on November 22 in Rio de Janeiro, Soccerex signed an agreement with Special Olympics that establishes a partnership through the 2014 World Cup and designates Special Olympics to be the first Official Charity Partner for Soccerex. … Continue reading →

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Copa America at a Glance

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

La Copa América de Olimpiadas Especiales (Special Olympics Copa America) took place 18-19 November in Asunción, Paraguay, featuring more than 200 Special Olympics footballers from 12 countries throughout Latin America.  The tournament, the brainchild of longtime Special Olympics supporter Dr. … Continue reading →

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Free Dental Care at a “Day for Special Smiles”

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

On December 9, the dental college at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona will be closed – unless you are a Special Olympics Arizona athlete.  For that day, the students and entire faculty will completely devote their time and efforts … Continue reading →

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Olympism In Action

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE WELCOMES SPECIAL OLYMPICS IN LAUSANNE  Earlier this week, Special Olympics celebrated the spirit of Olympism as Chairman and CEO, Tim Shriver, travelled to Lausanne, Switzerland to meet with the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), … Continue reading →

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Special Olympics is Home

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

This guest blog post is from Katie Hrenchir. Katie’s brother Tanner was born with Down Syndrome. As a sibling she knows first-hand about Tanner’s struggles but she has also seen him flourish. Katie says “the Hrenchir Family will always call … Continue reading →

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Get Better.

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

“Get better.” These are simple words from an amazing woman. Who among us could watch as Gabby  Giffords labored to speak those words to Diane Sawyer this week and not be moved by her courage and her gentleness too?  Would … Continue reading →

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Proud and Thankful

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Special Olympics gives athletes like Lani DeMello the chance to defy expectations. When she was only an infant, doctors said she would never lead a successful or productive life. Lani’s mother, Ana DeMello, describes how Special Olympics allowed her daughter … Continue reading →

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Better Hearing Makes a World of Difference

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

In just the last couple of months, Alva Stinson, a 48-year-old athlete from Indiana, has become more confident and social, has improved his performance at work, and is enjoying life much more than he ever did before. What changed? In … Continue reading →

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Achieving Your Personal Best

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Every day Special Olympics athletes fight for inclusion, dignity, and acceptance.  Like any serious athlete, they train, compete and push themselves to achieve their personal best.  David Finland, a 6-foot tall, lean long-distance runner and Special Olympics athlete from Northern … Continue reading →

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