Special Olympics

The final day of the Global Youth Leadership Summit focused on sustaining long-term change. Youth leaders developed strategies to ensure their projects thrive beyond the Summit, emphasizing resource management and community engagement. #ChooseToInclude

𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor the unstoppable force that was Eunice Kennedy Shriver, our founder, our inspiration, and a champion for inclusion. Her legacy continues to shine through the athletes, coaches, family, and leaders who carry her mission forward and will for generations to come. #choosetoinclude #specialolympics

With deep and continued gratitude, we thank the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) for standing with Special Olympics, most recently at the Special Olympics World Winter Games #Turin2025. Thank you for helping propel our movement into countless schools, community centers, and sports clubs throughout the world. Special Olympics Europe Eurasia #SpecialOlympics #PlayUnifiedLearnUnified

Special Olympics extends its gratitude to the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation for its continued, longstanding support of inclusive vision care for all. The Special Olympics World Winter Games #Turin2025 once again showcased the strong commitment that the Foundation has to ensuring that no one is left behind. Special Olympics Europe Eurasia #SpecialOlympics #VisionforAll #OneSight

🌟 Innovation for Inclusion! 🌟 On Feb 28, Special Olympics & Accenture hosted the final round of the Accenture Innovation Challenge (AIC). Out of 1,700+ sophomores who applied, four university teams were selected to present their solutions for attracting more adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to Special Olympics, addressing their unique physical activities and health needs. Congrats to the winning team – Team Quakers from University of Pennsylvania! #InclusiveHealth https://lnkd.in/e-PAQbic

🔥 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR) is more than a run—it’s a movement! As the Guardians of the Flame of Hope, LETR has been a driving force behind Special Olympics since 1981, raising over $1 BILLION to empower athletes worldwide. Their dedication goes beyond fundraising—they champion inclusion, inspire communities, and light the way for a more unified world. 👏 Join us in celebrating these incredible officers and their impact! Learn more here: www.letr.org #LETRforso

With over a decade of service at Special Olympics, Christy Weir, Vice President of International Media Relations & Communications, is at the forefront of raising global awareness and driving engagement for our organization. Her leadership continues to inspire and empower others around the world. “I am now celebrating my 12th year at Special Olympics, and in that time, I have been in many different roles. But my favorite is Media Relations and bringing awareness to the powerful, very impactful stories of our athletes all around the world." To celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, Special Olympics is highlighting the incredible women whose passion and dedication are helping to shape the future of our movement. https://lnkd.in/eBME3Kcj #SpecialOlympics

“The story we live is unique, we’re a special pair” - Swiss snowboarder Marcel Schilling and his coach Armand Freysinger celebrated yet another high in their 20-year Special Olympics journey together when Marcel took home two silver medals from our World Winter Games 2025. Discover their extraordinary path to Turin in this feature by Karini V.: https://lnkd.in/enEGVfck 📸: Claire Behan #SpecialOlympics #Turin2025 #Thefutureishere Special Olympics Switzerland Special Olympics

🚨𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹! Watch BBC Sport's documentary on the Special Olympics World Games in Turin with Joe Wilson, and witness how the world came together for one week to celebrate the power of sports and inclusion. #Turin2025 #ChooseToInclude Special Olympics Great Britain

As Vice President of Content and Storytelling, Sydnye White plays a pivotal role in sharing the powerful stories of Special Olympics athletes with a global audience, helping amplify voices and foster understanding worldwide. Sydnye shared, “I think as an African American woman, I bring an open-mindedness and an empathy to allow athletes to really bring their authentic selves and their authentic stories to the forefront.” This March, for #WomensHistoryMonth, Special Olympics celebrates the remarkable women leading the way and making a meaningful impact within our movement. To learn more about Women Who Inspire Change https://lnkd.in/eBME3Kcj #SpecialOlympics