Special Olympics Celebrates 52 Years

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 millions of athletes from around the globe. We celebrate how far the organization has come while acknowledging that there is still important work to be done.

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