Tag Archives: health

We’re 99.5% the Same

Tom Golisano of the Golisano Foundation is the founding sponsor and major underwriter of the CGI Annual Meeting and a global partner of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes. This guest blog was written by Ann Costello, Director of the Golisano Foundation. … Continue reading →

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Dare. Dream. Do.

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Last night, I had the pleasure of honoring a visionary man, an influential friend of the Special Olympics movement, and a 10-year supporter of the Special Olympics Opening Eyes program. Hubert Sagnieres is the Chairman and CEO of Essilor International, … Continue reading →

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Dignity Shouldn’t Stop at the Operating Room Door

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

It’s summer time and most people are disengaged from the day to day.  That’s a good thing.  Rest is a vastly underrated key to a healthy quality of life. But unfortunately, there is rarely any rest for parents who have … Continue reading →

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Free Dental Care at a “Day for Special Smiles”

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

On December 9, the dental college at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona will be closed – unless you are a Special Olympics Arizona athlete.  For that day, the students and entire faculty will completely devote their time and efforts … Continue reading →

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Partnership to Provide Free Hearing Aids to Special Olympics Athletes

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Special Olympics athletes with hearing impairments will finally be able to enjoy the roars of the cheering crowds as they compete, thanks to a three-year agreement between Phonak US and the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing program. As part of the … Continue reading →

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House Bill Threatens Life of Critical Special Olympics Programs

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Through on-going partnerships with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Federal Government, Special Olympics has been able to provide critical services to people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in the areas of health, education and employment. The proposed House … Continue reading →

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Healthy Athletes: Providing Miracles at Every Turn

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Check out this new video from Special Olympics Southern California, and subscribe to the Program’s youtube channel. Also find Special Olympics Healthy Athletes on youtube for more videos.

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Special Smiles Helps Athlete But Need and Pain Persist

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Ronnie Bledsoe, a volleyball player from Oklahoma, was glad to finally see a dentist last summer when he travelled to the USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska. He had been living with pain in his mouth for years. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Some quick things to share

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Must Read of the Day: Our friend Susan Senator has a terrific essay in today’s New York Times entitled, “This Little Light of Mine” that you’ll want to check out. Also, our Special Olympics Africa region is sharing their year-end … Continue reading →

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