Tag Archives: 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Sport in its purest form

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

While those of you who are regular readers of this blog are likely very familiar with what Special Olympics is all about, the reality is there are many people across the world who unfortunately are not.  Especially when it comes … Continue reading →

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Creating a Legacy

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Below is a personal account from the First Lady of Poland, Mrs Anna Komorowska on her visit to Athens 2011. Hosting Special Olympics Games are as much about the legacy they leave behind than the joy, pride and fun we … Continue reading →

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Australia’s Green and Gold is ready to go!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Team Australia, leaving Sydney on 18 June with the Governor General and Federal Minister for Sport in attendance.

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2011 Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games Experience

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

This past weekend, I was down at the University of Richmond for the 2011 Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games and it was exciting. Over 1,200 athletes competed in Athletics, Aquatics, Softball, Bowling, Power-lifting and Tennis! I competed in aquatics for my … Continue reading →

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Athens – This is Your Home

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

With the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 just around the corner, I wanted to take a second a share a poem written by Special Olympics Great Britain’s National Volunteer Manager. Some inspiring words for our Special Olympics athletes as … Continue reading →

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Special Olympics Athletes Steal the Show in Monaco

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Monaco is celebrity central.  And last weekend, my wife, Linda, and I had the chance to mingle with some of the biggest celebrities in the world–Boris Becker, Michael Schumacher, Kim Kardashian, Prince Albert, Adrian Brody, Padraig Harrington, Nadia Comaneci, Bart … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Reflections

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Although I said goodbye to my mother almost two years ago, I’m celebrating her this mother’s day nonetheless.  But I’m not just thinking back to the many ways in which she loved and shaped my life, but also remembering a … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Special Olympics Team USA has been out and about across San Diego practicing their sports.  Check out just some of the great photos from a few of the 16 different sports they are training in:           … Continue reading →

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U.S. Embassy in Greece Celebrates 100 Days Out

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

Quick shout of thanks for the fabulous support from the United States Embassy in Greece.  Last week they held a terrific event to celebrate the 100 day countdown until the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011!  Below is the … Continue reading →

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Support from the Sports Community

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

As a huge fan of sports, I always love to see the professional sports community embracing Special Olympics and our amazing athletes. I’ve been seeing a lot of great stories this week about professional athletes working with Special Olympics athletes, … Continue reading →

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