Monthly Archives: December 2011

Spread the Joy of the 2013 Games!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Remember Flat Stanley?  He travels all over the world getting his photo taken at different landmarks and iconic locations.  The 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games PyeongChang is bringing the Flat Stanley concept to Special Olympics, but we are using … Continue reading →

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Give and Take

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Parent and coach Jerry Hincka has written in the past about his dreams for his daughters, Special Olympics athletes Molly and Charlotte Hincka. The Hinckas were told by doctors many years ago that neither of their daughters would ever walk … Continue reading →

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Zambian Football Action Thrills Special Olympics Goa athletes

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

It was a double treat for Special Olympics Goa, India, athletes and coaches as they were specially invited by the Goa Football Association (GFA) to watch two friendly matches featuring the Zambian National Team on 26 and 29 November 2011. The … Continue reading →

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Special Olympics Singapore athletes square off with Team Singapore’s Badminton stars

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Four Special Olympics Singapore athletes had the opportunity to play in friendly unified doubles matches with the Singapore National Badminton players last Saturday, as part of the Li-Ning Youth International Series 2011.  The Singapore Badminton Association invited the athletes to … Continue reading →

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Opening Eyes in Canberra

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Clearer vision was the aim when Special Olympics Australian Capital Territories (ACT) conducted an Opening Eyes screening under the Healthy Athletes Program. The screening was held on the sidelines of a multi-sports competition on 14 November 2011 in Canberra. Since … Continue reading →

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Special Olympics East Asia Hosts Gala Dinner & Auction

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Kevin Lee, Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications for Special Olympics East Asia.  The Special Olympics 2011 East Asia Gala Dinner, sponsored by Coca-Cola, Paul & Shark and Salvatore Ferragamo was … Continue reading →

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An Open Invitation To Find The Humanity In Sports

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

As sent to legendary New York Times sports columnist, Mr. George Vecsey: Mr. Vecsey, For as much as you have loved writing about the human condition through the framework of sports, I have loved reading what you have to say. … Continue reading →

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Khel Mahakhumb: The Greatest Game

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

44,329 Special Olympics Bharat athletes are playing unified in Khel Mahakhumb, a sports festival in India’s Gujarat state from 29 November to 22 December 2011. In total, there are 200,000 athletes competing in 13 sports with Special Olympics athletes competing … Continue reading →

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Against The Odds

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

This guest post is from proud mom Alice who wrote us about her son Zack. Through Special Olympics, Zack has made many friends and learned important skills that have helped him succeed off the playing field. My son Zachary is … Continue reading →

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Congress: Don’t Cut the SSI Program!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Dear Friends of Special Olympics: As members of  Congress are undertaking the unenviable task of restoring our nation to fiscal health, a critical lifeline for people with disabilities has come under attack. If you have a chance, I hope you will … Continue reading →

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