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Celebrating Uniqueness: Down Syndrome Awareness Month Shines a Light on Inclusion
By Marvin Poquiz Each October, as the air cools and fall sets in, a warm wave of celebration spreads through communities across the country. It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a ...
Jason’s Journey: Celebrating Inclusion and Achievements During Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with Jason's inspirational journey! Discover how he's redefining possibilities through Special Olympics and promoting the power of inclusion.
Jessica Simon: Inspiring Inclusion and Defying Labels in Special Olympics
by Melanie Barrios For the past 38 years, Jessica Simon has been an active and dedicated participant in a variety of Special Olympics sports. She is more than an athlete; ...
Brandon Harrington Is A Champion On And Off The Field
by Melanie Barrios There are many ways to describe Brandon Harrington; he’s funny, approachable, and charismatic, but most importantly, he is loveable. This characteristic speaks volumes about the type of ...
Carmina Lopez Shares How Special Olympics Has Impacted Her Life
By Alanna Castro “I enjoy teaching others how to play and being able to communicate with them,” says Carmina Lopez a Special Olympics Southern California athlete. Carmina and her family ...
Saskia Vogt Was Born to Shine
By Melanie Barrios One might recognize Saskia Vogt from a cover of a magazine or from competitions. Make no mistake, Saskia Vogt is a star! Athlete, model, scholar, is there ...
Michael Johnson Is Blazing His Own Path
By Sean Longley Michael Johnson has been a Special Olympics athlete for decades. He first began to participate in Special Olympics activities when he was about 10 years old. During ...
Ashley Singleton And Family Are On A Mission To Rid False Assumptions About Down Syndrome
By Melanie Barrios Being a big sister to three younger siblings is a huge responsibility that Ashley Singleton takes seriously. She knows the importance of setting the best example, so ...
Jacob Marsalek is Breaking Barriers and Setting His Own Path to Happiness
By Melanie Barrios Through sports, Special Olympics athletes build skills that will help them succeed—on the sports field and in the community. Just take a look at Jacob Marsalek. Jacob ...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Rachel Osterbach Defies Odds And Inspires The World
Rachel Osterbach's impact goes beyond athletics. She uses her platform to inspire and educate others, dispelling myths about people with Down Syndrome and working to eradicate the use of the ‘R-Word’.