Author Archives: Kristin

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 →

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 →

Just a few months ago in July, Global Ambassador Padraig Harrington went for the Irish Open title wearing the his red Special Olympics laces.  Then in late August, we found him on the Barclay’s PGA Tour running a golf clinic … Continue reading →

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 →

Cowboy hats, maple leaves, and police uniforms from around the world.  Such was the scene in Calgary, Alberta last week during the International Law Enforcement Torch Run® Conference as nearly 1000 dedicated Law Enforcement Torch Run officers, Special Olympics program … Continue reading →

New Jersey Special Olympics athlete, Bobby Fredericks had lunch with Apolo Ohno last Friday as part of a blogger lunch where Apolo discussed his training regimen for the NYC Marathon, which he ran in support of Special Olympics.  Bobby participated … Continue reading →

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 →

Yesterday, Special Olympics athletes had an opportunity to receive instruction from Padraig Harrington during his practice day of the Barclays PGA TOUR event in New Jersey.  Following the clinic, Harrington shared his involvement as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador during … Continue reading →

Post written by Special Olympics Brazil Staff, Lídia Tamy 55 Special Olympics Brazil athletes, from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, participated in a basketball clinic facilitated by the NBA Cares “Basketball Without Borders” global basketball development program. The athletes … Continue reading →