It's Feel Good Friday!

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Loretta Claiborne, Vice Chair of the Special Olympics Board and Chief Inspiration Officer has been honored as one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates her relentless commitment to making a positive impact on society, from her local community to the global stage.

LET’S CELEBRATE LORETTA >> [link removed]

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DEFYING THE ODDS

Rosa was given-up upon birth once her parents recognized she had a severe and profound intellectual disability. She was left on the doorsteps of a Ukrainian orphanage—mostly invisible to the outside world and largely forgotten, too. But Rosa defied the odds and found a new life full of meaning and purpose.

A SYMBOL OF HOPE >> [link removed]

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AND THE OSCAR GOES TO…

James Martin, an actor with Down syndrome, won an Oscar on Sunday for his role in the film "An Irish Goodbye," which won Best Live Action Short Film. And the icing on the cake? It was Martin’s birthday, prompting the audience to sing “Happy Birthday”!

HE’S A WINNER >> [link removed]

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REDEFINING BEAUTY STANDARDS

Inspire Beauty Salon has opened in Church Hill, Virginia with a mission to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all clients. For the salon owner, Kelly Justice, it’s not just a place to get a haircut or a manicure––it is a reflection of a more inclusive and compassionate community, where diversity is celebrated and embraced.

BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT >> [link removed]

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THEY ARE THE CHAMPIONS

Special Olympics North Carolina is producing some movie stars! Kevin Iannucci and Brad Edens star in the new movie “Champions”, a heartwarming story of a minor-league basketball coach, who helps take a team of Special Olympics athletes further than they ever imagined. Iannucci and Edens share a mutual affinity for acting and feel right at home on the big screen.

GO BEHIND THE SCENES: MEET KEVIN & BRAD >> [link removed]


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