IT'S FEEL GOOD FRIDAY!

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A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS

For over 35 years, the biggest and brightest voices in the recording industry have generously lent their time and talents to Special Olympics to create the holiday album series—A Very Special Christmas—the single most successful benefit recording in musical history. Check out these classic holiday hits.
ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE >> [link removed]

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ATHLETES AT THE WHITE HOUSE

President Joe Biden hosted a dinner honoring Special Olympics athletes set to attend the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin in March 2025, celebrating the legacy of the movement and its impact on the world.

STEP INSIDE THE CELEBRATION >> [link removed]

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10K SCHOOLS, 1 MISSION

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® has reached a historic milestone, partnering with 10,000 schools nationwide to foster inclusive environments where students of all abilities thrive.

🎊 TIME TO CELEBRATE 🎊 >> [link removed]

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A PLAY MAKER AND A GAME CHANGER

Whether he is holding a basketball or a sports rule book, Joachim Joris is on a mission to make Unified basketball a better experience for all.

NOTHING BUT NET >> [link removed]

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SAMMY’S JOURNEY

Sammy, an athlete from Special Olympics Kenya, shares a childhood story that is all too familiar for many children with intellectual disabilities (ID) who grow up in environments where differences are misunderstood and punished. But when he found Special Olympics, his life was transformed, unlocking his potential and paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.

CREATING REAL CHANGE >> [link removed]

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UNSTOPPABLE DETERMINATION

Michal Dolinsky, a skier with Special Olympics Slovakia, is defying limits and showcasing the power of sport through the Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), proving that determination and passion know no boundaries!

“THERE’S ALWAYS A PLACE IN SPORT” >> [link removed]

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