Author Archives: Brady

I was fortunate to spend time last week around a group of innovative and passionate individuals representing a network of over 150 million people – a network who has united to act upon the simple realization that as humans we … Continue reading →

Just a few weeks ago I shared the great news that we were selected by our peers as a Top Nonprofit by Philanthropedia. And the good news keeps on coming! I’m excited to announce that Charity Navigator awarded Special Olympics … Continue reading →

I’m excited to share the news that Philanthropedia recently ranked Special Olympics the top non-profit organization serving people with disabilities!   Philanthropedia is a subsidiary of GuideStar, which encourages charitable giving by promoting financial responsibility and transparency among non-profit organizations. This … Continue reading →

In Ouanaminthe,  the work of setting up Camp Shriver at the public school was no small feat. A basketball court had to be rebuilt on a slab of concrete. A soccer field had to be created from a dirt patch … Continue reading →

After a half-hour flight from Port-au-Prince, we arrive in Cape Haitian City.  Although this city was untouched by the earthquake, it appears to be full of despair.  The tents and camps of Port-au-Prince are replaced with makeshift shacks, partially finished … Continue reading →

This week, I travel to Haiti to visit Special Olympics Camp Shriver, which was rebuilt just over a year ago, thanks to the generous support of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors and many generous corporate sponsors and individual … Continue reading →

Last week, I had the privilege of playing 18 holes of golf with Rick Jeffrey, President of Special Olympics Virginia, Grace Anne Braxton, a Special Olympics World Games Gold Medalist in golf, and her father, the Honorable Harrison Braxton.  I … Continue reading →

On Thursday, Special Olympics and Hilton Worldwide held a reception to celebrate their new partnership.   Special Olympics is a Movement that organizes events throughout the world.  Hilton’s vision is to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” During our … Continue reading →

The magic of Special Olympics starts even before the first competition or ceremony.  Yesterday, I had the opportunity to spend an entire day at the Delegation Welcome Center in Athens, greeting dozens of teams of athletes and coaches as they … Continue reading →