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The Life of Gareth Cowin, Celebrated

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a letter shared with us from Special Olympics International Board Director, Osmond Kilkenny.  Mr. Kilkenny recently attended the funeral for Gareth Cowin, a Special Olympics athlete from the Isle of Man who came to Korea … Continue reading

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Rest in Peace Mickey Boutilier

Without a doubt, Mickey Boutilier counts as one of the founders of the Special Olympics movement. With my mother and a handful of others, he had the pioneering spirit and the fearless resolve necessary to create something the world had … Continue reading

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Sargent Shriver Funeral

I’ll venture a guess you could guess the theme of today’s Multimedia Monday pretty easily. We’ve got a couple videos embedded below, but mostly we want to direct you to the Sargent Shriver website which continues to be built out … Continue reading

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Honoring the Legacy of Sargent Shriver

R. Sargent Shriver left a legacy of service and a dedication to make the world a better place. He promoted human dignity and respect and transformed the way people with intellectual disabilities were treated and perceived by promoting Special Olympics … Continue reading

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