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megan and patrick's moment

Watch as this Unified pair, who are also siblings,  keep the legacy of their sister strong by continuing to demonstrate leadership within Special Olympics Minnesota as part of the Unified Generation.

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Teacher Diane P. with her students from Burnet Middle School.

Teacher Appreciation Day

On May 5, 2020, we celebrate the hundreds of teachers at the forefront of the Special Olympics movement. The tireless work of ...

Deran, a high school athletic director from North Carolina looks off into the distance.

Deran’s Moment

When Deran was younger, he had a childhood friend named Jenny, who had intellectual disabilities. When Deran received the news ...

Tajha, a US Youth Ambassador from Florida smiles for the camera while standing in front of a lake.

Tajha’s Moment

Tajha Ilerant from Immokalee HS in Florida lost both of her parents at a young age. With such tragedy in ...

Eddie Yarbrough smiling as he walks down the hallway of his high school.

Eddie Yarbrough: From Unified Champion Schools to the NFL

Eddie Yarbrough is a Defensive End for the Buffalo Bills. Before his professional career, Eddie was one of the founding ...

Loretta Claiborne smiling at the camera.

Loretta: Our Inspiration

When Loretta Claiborne was a young girl, she was isolated and worried about what her future would hold. As she ...