Special Olympics Celebrates 52 Years

July 17, 2020 Leadership, Schools

When the first Special Olympics was held in 1968, it was the start of a movement. Today, Special Olympics is a global organization that engages over 6 million athletes. We celebrate how far Special Olympics has come while understanding that there is still work to be done.

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