Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Sister’s Lament

Few people are able to articulate the transformational impact of knowing someone with an intellectual disability better than his or her own sibling.  At Special Olympics, we see this time and again: brothers and sisters of athletes getting involved and … Continue reading

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A World Without Differences

As part of Special Olympics Project UNIFY, I often get the opportunity to meet and hear stories from amazing young people who are actively working to make their schools more inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities. These youth are inspiring … Continue reading

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Raise Your Voice for Dignity!

Many people have shared with me in recent days the tragic news about a girl named Amelia who was refused a spot on a waiting list at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a liver transplant because she is “mentally retarded.” When … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Martha Hill!

Congratulations to Martha Hill on her recent induction into the North High School Wall of Fame in Sheboygan, Wisconsin! A Special Olympics athlete, Martha is an extraordinary individual who inspires everyone she meets.  She is an accomplished golfer, swimmer, and basketball player … Continue reading

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Dental Care Worth Thousands of Dollars Provided Free to Arizona Athletes

Devin Hohl’s story is one shared by Special Olympics athletes everywhere. She suffered from a chronic infection in her mouth, requiring a root canal and crown, but lost her dental insurance when she turned 21 and had been unable to … Continue reading

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A Family within a Family

Special Olympics athlete Stacey Johnston of Spokane, Washington has certainly left her mark within the Special Olympics family during her 27 years of participation. She has competed in 17 sports, earned numerous medals, served as a member of the Special … Continue reading

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Special Olympics Among Sporting Bests in 2011

The following blog post comes from Kate McKenna, who does editorial and multimedia production for Special Olympics. Like all of us who have the honor of working for Special Olympics, Kate is truly amazed by our athletes and their stories … Continue reading

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