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Special Olympics International and Gallagher Announce Renewed Global Partnership to Further Support Special Olympics Sports and Athletes Around the World
Multi-year global partnership builds on efforts and Gallagher’s commitment to continue to promote inclusion, equity, and acceptance around the world.
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Special Olympics Athletes Join Denver Broncos Linebacker Alex Singleton on Super Bowl Media Row For Launch of First-Ever Nutrition Campaign
School of Strength: Snack Zone Video Series Created in Response to Critical Need for Nutrition Resources and Education for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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FanSided and Special Olympics Return to Super Bowl Media Row with Unified Reporting Team in Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion
FanSided Hires Special Olympics Florida Athlete and Sportscaster, Malcom Harris-Gowdie as Unified Reporter for all Super Bowl Week and Big Game Coverage
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Special Olympics Names Athlete Spokespersons
Ten Sargent Shriver Global Messengers from around the world will represent the sports movement.
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Global Leaders Falling Short on Commitments to Create More Inclusive Schools and Communities, Says Special Olympics
Disability-inclusive education requires more research and data to implement more effective policies
Special Olympics' first annual letter from Dr. Timothy Shriver on the global state of inclusion in education highlights worldwide disparities
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Special Olympics and the Pacific Telecommunications Council Collaborate for Global Inclusion and Connectivity
Special Olympics International and the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) proudly announce a strategic partnership aimed at harnessing PTC members’ global reach within the telecom and digital infrastructure sectors to support Special Olympics’ digital transformation and data strategy.
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Special Olympics and Paralympics
Special Olympics, the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee are complementary organizations, each one a testimony to the power of sport.
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Speakers Bureau
Thank you for your interest in requesting a speaker from Special Olympics. Special Olympics is a global movement creating a world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of their level of ability.
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2024 Special Olympics Overview
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.
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CHRISTY WEIR
Special Olympics International
Vice President, International Media Relations & Communications
+1 202-738-8511
Vice President, International Media Relations & Communications
+1 202-738-8511