Special Olympics

The #SpecialOlympics Coach Webinar Series is back this December! Available live in 8 languages! Powered by Gallagher you can listen in French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, and Italian. Register here: https://brnw.ch/21wOUfS

At Minute Media, we’re passionate about leveraging the power of sports to create meaningful change. That’s why we’re thrilled to see our Head of Impact, Ayelet Mavor, featured in SportsPro Media’s latest article highlighting Minute Media’s approach to social impact and our inclusion in the 2024 Laureus Sport for Good Index. In the article, Ayelet dives into how our initiatives—like the Here to Stay campaign and partnerships with organizations such as Special Olympics—amplify underrepresented voices and drive progress in sports and beyond. We’re proud to champion diversity, inclusion and sustainability across our brands like 90min, The Players’ Tribune and FanSided, to make a lasting impact. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g23T5GSK

We want to hear from YOU! ?? Join ‘My Story - Pass it On’ by sharing your own unique #SpecialOlympics story. Post your video on social media with the hashtags #ChooseToInclude, #InclusionRevolution, and #PassTheRedBall, and don’t forget to tag Special Olympics. Let’s spread the joy of inclusion around the world!

Registration for the #SpecialOlympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, IS NOW LIVE! Register now for 2 Coaching Webinars and our 4 sport specific workshops led by sport experts! Floorball Badminton Swimming Athletics https://brnw.ch/21wOR5q

Just over a week ago, Soccerex CEO Patrick McCreanor and Jon-Paul St. Germain, Vice President of Sport Development at Special Olympics, officially signed the partnership agreement, marking the start of an exciting new collaboration. We look forward to working together to create lasting impact, fostering inclusivity and opportunity in sports for all. This partnership represents our shared values and commitment to using the power of football to inspire and unite communities worldwide ?

Join us in celebrating #WorldHelloDay! ?? A simple 'hello' can help to break down barriers, spark conversations, and create lasting connections. Take a moment today to greet someone new – you never know, you might just make a new friend!

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia President David Evangelista had the honor of speaking at The University of the West Indies Postgraduate Student Online Conference on 21 November. ? David said: "As we gather under the theme 'Collaborative Horizons: Interdisciplinary Visions for Caribbean and Global Progress,' we are reminded that the challenges we face today are interconnected. Solutions demand a unified approach that transcends borders and disciplines." ? "Special Olympics athletes continue to teach us that when we choose to include, we all bring forth the best versions of ourselves.?When we walk alone, we walk fast, but when we walk together, we go far.?That is the key teaching of the athletes of Special Olympics. "By empowering people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their potential, and when we follow the servant leadership of leading groups like Lions Clubs International, we witness the transformative power of inclusion through service.?I encourage all of you, as scholars and change-makers, to harness the strength of your diverse expertise and perspectives to envision a world where everyone can thrive.?That’s the opportunity.?That’s the future.” ? #SpecialOlympics?#LCIF #ChooseToInclude David Evangelista Lions Clubs International The University of the West Indies

Unified Champion Schools bring students of all abilities together as one. Through empathy, respect, and teamwork, students learn to value each other beyond differences. Watch the full video, presented by Samuel Family Foundation: https://brnw.ch/21wOQBa Read the article in Spanish here: https://brnw.ch/21wOQBb Special Olympics Latin America

That's a wrap for the #SpecialOlympicsGlobalCenter Summit #InclusionforTomorrow. We are deeply grateful to our main partner, Mubadala, and our summit partners: ALDAR, The Coca-Cola Company, SEDRA Foundation, CNN, and Zayed University.

Special Olympics powerlifters showed their incredible strength and skill at the IPF Championships in Iceland this past weekend! ?? With 20 athletes taking the stage, each one demonstrated the power of perseverance and dedication. It was an unforgettable competition that truly showcased the spirit and strength of #SpecialOlympics! View the results here: https://lnkd.in/e8EpBVx4