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

GOLDEN MOMENTS FROM THE 2022 USA GAMES
Want to relive the magic of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games? Watch ABC’s recap of some amazing moments from last week.
RELIVE THE BEST WEEK EVER >> [link removed]

WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES
Lumene “Lightning” Montissol almost couldn’t run the 200M preliminary (her favorite event) – but a USA Games volunteer saved the day.
MEET THE HERO OF THE RACE>> [link removed]

CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE AROUND THE WORLD
ABC News speaks with Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver about the positive impact Special Olympics has made around the globe by spreading inclusion to people with intellectual disabilities and allowing them to show their full potential through sports.
HIS MOTHER’S VISION>> [link removed]

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
New York Yankees rolled out the red carpet for local Special Olympics athletes at the June 10th game against the Chicago Cubs, hosted by Special Olympics ambassadors Gleyber Torres and Willson Contreras.
PLAY BALL!>> [link removed]

FLYING IN STYLE
To athlete Tim Burnett, Textron Aviation made him feel like a celebrity as he touched down in Orlando, Florida to compete in the 2022 USA Games held last week in the world’s largest peacetime airlift.
THIS IS A BIG DEAL >> [link removed]

SURF’S UP, LAYLA
Special Olympics Florida athlete Layla Crehan started surfing at the age of 13. Four years later, she won silver in the inaugural surf competition at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games – after teaching the legendary Tim Tebow how to surf too!
COWABUNGA DUDE >> [link removed]


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