FEEL GOOD FRIDAY

Stories of inclusions that will make you smile!

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GOOD AS GOLD

“She’s our everything. She changed all our lives. She changed them for the better. There’s no one in the world who brings more joy to me or to our family.” Special Olympics Global Ambassador and NBA All-Star Devin Booker might have just won his second Olympic gold medal, but in his eyes, his sister Mya, who has an intellectual disability, is the real MVP.

WE 🤍 THESE SIBLINGS >> [link removed]

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AMY’S GOT THIS

Amy Bockerstette, the first person with Down syndrome to earn a collegiate athletic scholarship, is breaking barriers in golf and beyond. From her historic college debut to founding the "I GOT THIS" Foundation, Amy’s journey shines with inspiring achievements and endless enthusiasm.

THIS INTERVIEW IS TEE-RIFFIC >> [link removed]

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TO INCLUSION AND BEYOND

It’s the quiet time of year on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, but the presence of Special Olympics makes it lively as athletes and Unified partners come together once again.

“NOT JUST SPORTS” >> [link removed]

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SIBLING GOALS

Siblings Isaac and Ellie Mollish made history at the 2024 All-Star Soccer Game as the first Special Olympics Athlete and Unified Partner to represent St. Louis CITY SC! For Ellie, a college soccer player, it was a dream come true to hit the field with her brother Isaac, who’s a Special Olympics soccer star.

WHAT A DUO >> [link removed]

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CLEAR EYES, FULL HEARTS, CAN’T LOSE

Imagine training for months or years to qualify for the swimming competition of a lifetime. All those hours, all those practices. You get up on the block awaiting the starting gun as you gaze out toward the pool and see nothing but a blur.

THIS STORY IS EYE-OPENING >> [link removed]


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