Feel Good Friday! Stories of inclusion that will make you smile!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE TURNS PASSION FOR POLITICS INTO CAREER
Melissa Reilly has never let her disability determine what she can and cannot do. Born with Down syndrome, Reilly defies stereotypes every day through sport, leadership, and employment, exemplifying the value people with intellectual disabilities bring to all facets of life.
SHE HAS OUR VOTE >> [link removed]


TO THIS MOM HER DAUGHTER IS PERFECT
"These hilarious, real humans reached their arms around us when Pippa was born & pulled us into the most joyful, fierce hug we've ever experienced." The Grey's Anatomy star shares what she has learned from her daughter Pippa, who has Down syndrome.
READ HER STORY >> [link removed]


A STORY OF HOPE & FREEDOM
When we first met Malachie, he was being kept in chains inside his refugee camp. Through incredible storytelling efforts, we watched his transformation to an athlete and a role model in his community.
We are grateful to our partners ESPN on helping us tell & share this story with the world! Congrats on being named a RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award winner for this piece on Malachie
SEE MALACHIE SOAR >> [link removed]


SPECIAL OLYMPICS FEATURED IN LATEST HUMANS OF NEW YORK BOOK
Three Special Olympics athletes are featured in the recently released New York Times Best Seller Humans.
GRAB THE TISSUES >> [link removed]

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