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Pick up a copy of USA Today on 27 July to see Special Olympics featured on the front page of the print edition as part of USA Today's 25th Anniversary celebration in which they reconize the outstanding work of charities around the country.

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According to Special Olympics' latest census, 70 percent of all Special Olympics athletes are 22 or younger.

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Look Before You Leap... to Conclusions

It's never a good idea to jump to conclusions about people with intellectual disabilities. Just ask Darryl Dawkins, a former professional basketball player famed for his high-jump slam-dunk. Many years ago, in the presence of about 100 guests at a poolside party, Dawkins made an embarrassing... read more

Special Olympics Celebrates its 39th Anniversary!

Today, we celebrate the future of Special Olympics when every person with an intellectual disability will have a chance, when every athlete will cross the finish line with the words, "I am a winner.".. read more

Follow the Torch!

WASHINGTON, D.C. Keep track of the "Flame of Hope" as athletes and law enforcement officers carry this symbol of hope and understanding of people with intellectual disabilities across five continents...read more

Special Olympics Team USA Training Camp

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (USA) The training camp for Special Olympics Team USA was held last week. In preparation for the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games, teammates are gathering in every country... read more

Timothy Shriver Receives 2007 Humanitarian Award from Lions Club International

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (USA) Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver was honored by Lions Clubs International with the 2007 Lions Humanitarian Award, the highest accolade bestowed by the service club organization... read more

Garth Brooks Surprises Athletes at the Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (USA) The excitement level in the host city of Stillwater went beyond all expectations when legendary country music star Garth Brooks surprised everyone...read more

Special Olympics Oregon Youth Games Exceed Expectations

OREGON, USA OREGON, USA More than 1,200 children and their family members turned out for the unveiling of this engaging and innovative NikeGO initiative designed to increase youth participation in Special Olympics Oregon... read more

Special Olympics Provider Directory Opens to Public 20 July 2007

WASHINGTON, DC WASHINGTON, DC Designed to provide an easy-to-use means for people with intellectual disabilities and their families to find a health-care professional in their area, the Provider Directory is on its way to being the largest list ... read more

Special Olympics Celebrates its 39th Anniversary

July 20, 2007 | Various locations in the United States and Canada

Special Olympics Law Enforcement Global Torch Run

July 26, 2007 | Arrives in Washington, DC

Special Olympics North America U.S. National Golf Invitational

September 14-17, 2007 | Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA

Special Olympics Provider Directory Opens to Public 20 July 2007

eptember 15, 2007 | Various locations in the United States and Canada