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Eddie Barbanell at UT Austin

Special Olympics Board Director Eddie Barbanell is a passionate and outspoken advocate in the on-going battle to eradicate the R-word.  He’s also an actor, does some amazing Shakespeare scenes and a Special Olympics Florida athlete.  We always say there is … Continue reading

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Kathryn Clark is a White House Champion of Change

The White House launched a cool program today called “Champions of Change: Winning the Future Across America” in which they recognize “ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things.”  The official press release says the series will be “profiling Americans whose work is … Continue reading

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U.S. Embassy in Greece Celebrates 100 Days Out

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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Plunge into some Friday Fun

We know you’ve waited all week for it, so here it is!  Friday Fun!!   Woo Hoo! Olympian Supports the Plunge Check out this cool video from Olympian Carrie Tollefson in support of the Special Olympics Minnesota Polar Plunge! Carrie is … Continue reading

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The Inspirational Women of Special Olympics

In recognition of International Women’s Day I wanted to share with you four great stories of inspiration straight from the halls of Special Olympics! Kathryn Clark Kathryn is Special Olympics’ Director of Athlete Leadership Programs and over this past weekend … Continue reading

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Raising Awareness in India

Too often it’s so easy to forget how hard it is to raise awareness about Special Olympics.  In the United States, Special Olympics has very high recognition and name awareness. That’s not so true in other parts of the world.  … Continue reading

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Women of Influence Supporting Special Olympics Globally

I wanted to share two great email reports we got from our field this week.  The first event highlights a Special Olympics South Africa (SOSA) swimming event with future Princess of Monaco Charlene Wittstock.  Below that is a picture to … Continue reading

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House Bill Threatens Life of Critical Special Olympics Programs

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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Friday Fun in Song, with Royalty

We have a couple of fun things for you on this Friday. Check out this video of 16 year old Marissa Trunzo from Frenchtown, Montana.  She won the Special Olympics Montana Project UNIFY Song Contest.  As the winner, she won … Continue reading

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Help Special Olympics win $100,000

Special Olympics has a chance to win a $100,000 donation but we need YOUR VOTES! The Infinity Coaches’ Charity Challenge is taking place through March 11 where 14 NCAA men’s basketball coaches picked a charity of their choice, the coach … Continue reading

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