WATCH — ‘Dream Come True’: Figure Skater with Down Syndrome Wins Gold Medal at Special Olympics
A young woman with Down syndrome is inspiring people to do what they love and work hard to achieve their dreams.
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Illinois Cops Raise More than $1 Million for Special Olympics by Standing on Dunkin’ Donuts Rooftops
Illinois law enforcement officers standing on the rooftops of Dunkin’ Donuts raised more than $1 million for the Special Olympics on Friday.
Casey DeSantis Slaps Back After Newsom Lies About Gov. DeSantis ‘Bullying’ the Special Olympics
Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis on Monday clapped back after California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) accused the DeSantis administration of “bullying” the Special Olympics.
Seventh Haitian Special Olympics Athlete Goes Missing in Florida
A seventh member of Haiti’s Special Olympics delegation went missing on Saturday, after six walked away from their hotel last Tuesday.
Special Olympics Nixes Vaccine Requirement After Florida Threatened $27.5 Million in Fines
The Special Olympics nixed its vaccine requirement after Florida Gov. Ron Desantis’s (R) administration threatened to bury it with $27.5 million in fines.
Special Olympics Athlete Named After Kobe Bryant Remains Upbeat Despite Cancellation of 2020 Games
The 2020 Special Olympics Summer Games were canceled due to COVID-19. Athletes are understandably disappointed, but many are keeping a positive outlook with their sights set on 2021.
Trump Announces Budget Update to Fund Special Olympics, Manned Mars Mission
Trump was effusive about updates to the budget supporting the Special Olympics, and a return to space “in a BIG WAY.”
New Jersey Union Official: ‘I Regret’ Tweet Hoping DeVos ‘Dies Horrible, Horrible Death’
A New Jersey state union official said she now regrets her tweet Wednesday stating she hopes U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos “dies a horrible, horrible death.”
Donald Trump Promises to Fund the Special Olympics
“I have overridden my people,” Trump said. “We’re funding the Special Olympics.”
Democrats Denounce Special Olympics Cuts That Congress Will Ignore
Democrats this week are portraying the Trump administration as dismissive of children with disabilities because of proposed budget cuts to the Special Olympics organization.
Snowboarder Shaun White Apologizes to Special Olympics for ‘Simple Jack’ Halloween Costume
Snowboard champion Shaun White apologized to the Special Olympics for dressing as “Simple Jack,” a mentally disabled character from the comedy film Tropic Thunder.
ESPN Chooses Michelle Obama to Give Arthur Ashe Courage Award for 25th ESPYS
ESPN announced that former First Lady Michelle Obama to present the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver at the 25th annual ESPY awards.
Goodyear Blimp from Donald Trump’s TV Show Retires
The iconic Spirit of America Goodyear blimp has floated off into the sunset of retirement, to be replaced eventually by the technologically superior semi-rigid airship, Wingfoot One.
FLOTUS Atones for President’s ‘Special Olympics’ Joke at Games
While President Barack Obama was in Kenya on Saturday, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the inspirational and joyful opening of the Special Olympics in Los Angeles–atoning, perhaps, for one of the president’s most notorious gaffes.
Special Olympics Kids Forced to Sleep on Floor of Gym
Many Special Olympics competitors on their way to Southern California venues for the competition arrived late at Loyola Marymount University, forcing them to sleep on the floor of the gymnasium Tuesday night.
Michelle Obama to Appear in 2015 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony
First lady Michelle Obama will travel to Los Angeles next month to kick off the Special Olympics World Games, organizers announced Thursday.
