Tag Archives: Athens

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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Maria Shriver speaks at park dedication for Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Special Olympics board director Maria Shriver gave a terrific speech on June 26 at a park dedication for her late mother and Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver in Athens, Greece. We wanted to quickly share her speech with you, … 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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What do you want for the future of Special Olympics?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Yesterday, Special Olympics athletes started a quest to bring hope and inspiration to Greece.  When the Flame of Hope for the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 was lit by the sun’s rays along the lines of the original … Continue reading →

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World Games Countdown

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

On Monday we celebrated the 40-day countdown to the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. With every day that passes, we’re getting closer and closer to this exciting international event. Start gearing up for the Games with a few great … 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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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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Thursday’s Take on Multimedia Monday

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

It’s been awhile since we’ve done a Multimedia Monday post, and while it’s not exactly Monday today, there have been so many great videos shared throughout the online community in the past few days, I just couldn’t wait until Monday … Continue reading →

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