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The Special Olympics is an international organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities develop self confidence and social skills through sports training and competition. The athletes can develop social relationships with their teammates and coaches during continuous training. The individuals will also have the opportunity to stay fit and healthy while improving their coordination and skill.Special Olympics was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in the 1960s. The late Rosemary Kennedy, who suffered from mental retardation, is often credited as the inspiration for the Special Olympics. (Shriver and Kennedy were sisters.) The current chairman and chief executive officer of the organization is Bruce Pasternack.
Today, over one million athletes, from children to adults, are involved in Special Olympics sports programs in more than 150 countries. The organization offers athletes year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. There is no charge to participate in Special Olympics. Events are geared to accommodate a variety of levels of ability so that athletes can compete with others who have similar capabilities.
The Special Olympics Oath is "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
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Special Olympics Athletes Gear Up for Competition - http://fwix.com/article/24_aed45e5995
charlottelocal (Charlotte Local News) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:53:41 -0000
Special Olympics Athletes Gear Up for Competition - http://fwix.com/article/24_aed45e5995
If George W. Bush had made a joke at the expense of the Special Olympics, would you have approved? #tcot
blondegator (JMM) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:53:00 -0000
If George W. Bush had made a joke at the expense of the Special Olympics, would you have approved? #tcot
@surfchik4jesus again you and your mochi rock thanks for the awesome gift to special Olympics
MrEricPiRaTe (Eric Uyeda *Pirate) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:45:16 -0000
@surfchik4jesus again you and your mochi rock thanks for the awesome gift to special Olympics
bout 2 b in baytown 2morrow volunteering at the special olympics...lookin 4 sum conversation...get at me
jmishio (Josh Mishio) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:44:29 -0000
bout 2 b in baytown 2morrow volunteering at the special olympics...lookin 4 sum conversation...get at me
@sarakata thanks for the awesome gift to special olympics
MrEricPiRaTe (Eric Uyeda *Pirate) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:43:04 -0000
@sarakata thanks for the awesome gift to special olympics
@ryankanno thanks again for your awesome gift to special Olympics Hawaii
MrEricPiRaTe (Eric Uyeda *Pirate) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:36:36 -0000
@ryankanno thanks again for your awesome gift to special Olympics Hawaii
Special Olympics - An international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation.
BC Special Olympics - Special Olympics is a non-profit sport organization for individuals with a mental disability. BC Special Olympics strives to provide individuals with a mental disability the opportunity participate in year round training and competition.
Chicago Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Chicago - Special Olympics Chicago hosts Chicago Polar Plunge Event. Jump into Lake Michigan in March!
Hamilton County Special Olympics (HCSO) - Provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with mental and developmental disabilities in Hamilton County, Ohio.
Meta Description: [ hcso.net ]
Loretta Claiborne - Special Olympics Athlete and Speaker. Subject of Disney Movie The Loretta Claiborne Story, Hall of Fame athlete, and three-time guest of Oprah Winfrey.
Mercer Island Special Olympics - Special Olympics for developmental disability persons. Mercer Island, Washington chapter.
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Mobile County Special Olympics - The organization provides Olympic style sports training and a yearly track-and-field competition to students ages 8-21 who are mentally retarded and part of the public school system.
Meta Description: [ Special Olympics Mobile County Mobile Alabama, Mobile County Special Olympics for students with mental retardation include improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence,, a more positive self-image, friendships, and increased family support. Special Olympics athletes carry t... ]
Northern Virginia Special Olympics - A year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with mental retardation.
Meta Description: [ Special Olympics in Northern Virginia, Area 26 ]
Oklahoma Special Olympics - Sports training and competition for Oklahoma athletes.
Oxford Special Olympics - Oxford Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all people with mental retardation.
Meta Description: [ The official homepage of Oxford Special Olympics - Oxford, CT ]
Polar Plunge for Special Olympics - Festival to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. This annual event to date has over 2000 plungers, many, many volunteers and spectators.
Meta Description: [ Polar Plunge Winter festival to benefit Special Olympics Virginia ]
San Diego County Special Olympics - Calendar, newsletter and contacts for this organization. Offers a year-round worldwide program of sports training and athletic competition for all children and adults with mental retardation.
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Special Olympics Southern California - Nonprofit organization providing a year-round program of sports training and competition for people with disabilities. Offers news, inspiration, event calendar, area programs, sports rules, and contact information.
Special Olympics - District of Columbia - Provides sports training for citizens with developmental disabilities. Includes programs, events, news, gallery and volunteer opportunities.
Special Olympics Alaska - Provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with mental retardation.
Meta Description: [ Special Olympics Alaska provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people eight years of age and older with mental retardation ]
Special Olympics Australia - This is the official website for Special Olympics in Australia. Information includes; history, calendar of events, athlete profiles and sponsors.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Special Olympics Australia website ]
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Special Olympics Canada - A national not-for-profit grassroots organization that provides sport training and competition opportunities for Canadians with a mental disability.
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Special Olympics Collier County, Florida - Athletic competitions, volunteer information, and a photo album.
Special Olympics Colorado - Site for information on programs, services and fundraising options for SOCO.
Special Olympics Hawaii - Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults in Hawaii.
Special Olympics Illinois - Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults in Illinois.
Special Olympics Indiana - Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with mental retardation. Includes information about this organization, local participation, volunteers, Athlete Leadership Program, fundraising programs, and schedule of events.
Special Olympics Iowa - Provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with mental retardation.
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Special Olympics Kentucky - Provides year-round training and athletic competition for individuals with mental retardation.
Special Olympics Michigan - A year-round program of sports training and competition for individuals with mental retardation.
Special Olympics Nevada - A non profit and community service organization providing sports and charity events for people with physical and mental disabilities.
Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville - Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Special Olympics of North Carolina - Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults in North Carolina.
Meta Description: [ The Special Olympics of North Carolina: Volunteer Opportunities, Special Olympics NC, North Carolina Donations, Volunteer Organizations, Charity Volunteers. ]
Special Olympics Ohio - Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults in Ohio.
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Special Olympics Oregon - Mission statement, state events, contacts and an online newsletter.
Special Olympics Perry County Indiana - Bowling, basketball, and athletics for all ages and horseshoes for adults 30 years old and over.
Special Olympics Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, California's Special Olympictures site includes athlete information, schedules, photos and volunteer sign-up.
Meta Description: [ Special Olympics of Santa Barbara provides training and sports for the developmentally disabled. ]
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Special Olympics UK National Summer Games - The Special Olympics UK National Summer Games is a four-yearly festival of sports for adults with learning disability.
Special Olympics Wisconsin - Providing competition and training for athletes with cognitive disabilities in Wisconsin.
Meta Description: [ Special Olympics Wisconsin provides sports training and competition for nearly 10,000 athletes with cognitive disabilities in 18 different sports year-round. ]
Texas Special Olympics - Home page of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Special Olympics team.
Victoria Special Olympics - Offering sport and recreation to the mentally disabled in the Victoria, BC area.
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