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AND THE VIRTUAL CROWD GOES WILD
To say everything is a bit different these days is an understatement. But the NBA is doing everything it can to make things feel normal. While fans cannot attend in person, Microsoft and the NBA teamed up to bring Special Olympics fans virtually into the stands.
THIS STORY IS A SLAM DUNK >> [link removed]

TODAY SHOW CELEBRATES NEW JERSEY ATHLETE'S HOMECOMING AFTER COVID-19 HOSPITAL STAY
After enduring 136 days in the hospital due to COVID-19, Colby Douglas, a Special Olympics gold-medalist swimmer from New Jersey, was escorted home by a motorcade that included local police officers. He arrived to cheers and well wishes from his family, friends and neighbors.
WATCH THIS HOMETOWN HERO RETURN HOME >> [link removed]

CHIEF INSPIRATION OFFICER MAKES INSPIRING WOMAN OF PENNSYLVANIA LIST
This year, America is observing the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. In honor of this, USA Today is naming Women of the Century and has included Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer, Loretta Claiborne.
WE THINK SHE'S PRETTY AMAZING >> [link removed]

BEST BROS, BEST FRIENDS, BEST MAN
Soon to be groom asks brother with Down syndrome to stand by his side on his wedding day by being his best man.
SPOILER ALERT: HE SAID YES >> [link removed]

TIME TO TUNE IN TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS HOUR
Wilmer Leon, host of Inside the Issues on SiriusXM radio's Urban View - Channel 126 dedicated an entire hour to Special Olympics on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
TURN IT UP >> [link removed]

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