Tag Archives: R-word

I am Martha

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Many of you may have heard me previously reference Special Olympics Global Ambassador Martha Hill as my smile coach.  After reading this, I anticipate I will have a lot more teammates.  Enjoy. – T Hello, my name is Martha and … Continue reading →

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No Barrier is Safe

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Editor’s Note: The following is a guest blog post from my son, Tim(bo) Shriver.  I’m proud today on two fronts, as a dad and an employee of Special Olympics athletes.  Enjoy.  - T Five years ago we marched to protest … Continue reading →

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Today is the Big Day!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

       Today is the day to Spread the Word to End the R-word! TAKE THE PLEDGE NOW   What Can You Do Today? Take the Pledge Forward this email to all your friends inviting them to Take the Pledge. … Continue reading →

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The Big Day is Almost Here!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

This year’s annual day of awareness, 03.06.13, is just a few short days away! We’ve got some cool new things to prepare you to help to Spread the Word to End the Word.What’s New in 2013? Our website refresh launched this … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Ann Coulter

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

The following is a guest post in the form of an open letter from Special Olympics athlete and global messenger John Franklin Stephens to Ann Coulter after this tweet during last night’s Presidential debate. Dear Ann Coulter, Come on Ms. … Continue reading →

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Statement on Jim Roddey’s Insensitive R-word Joke

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

Please read this statement from ‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ on the insensitive joke made by Jim Roddey: “We were disappointed to learn of Allegheny County’s GOP chair Jim Roddey’s poor choice to target people with intellectual disabilities … Continue reading →

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Meet the Wrights

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

The following blog post is written by guest contributor Kara Fleming. Kara is working at Special Olympics over the summer as an intern focusing on the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign. It was only a few weeks … Continue reading →

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“Not Acceptable” PSA Wins Fearless Video Award

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Exciting news! “Not Acceptable,” the hard-hitting public service announcement from our “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign, was recently named a “Fearless Video” award winner as part of the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards!  The “Fearless Video” category is … Continue reading →

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Small Victories

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

The following is a guest post from Emily Jacobs, a student at Muhlenberg College. It is a college essay inspired by her sister Molly that she submitted and we are excited to share as another inspiring example of one person’s … Continue reading →

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The Hurtful Effects of the R-word

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

**The following is a guest blog post co-authored by Samuel Fawley & Eddie Barbanell.  Barbanell is a Special Olympics athlete, Special Olympics International Board Director and Vocal Advocate of the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign.** Hello everybody, … Continue reading →

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