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Special Olympics North America

North America has 544,581 athletes participating in all 30 sports offered by Special Olympics.  It is home to athletes from Canada, the Caribbean and the United States.  Special Olympics is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.

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Spotlight on North America

Jackie Wittenburg with her winning medal

Pushing the Limits

Before Jackie Wittenburg joined Special Olympics, her mom, Kathy, worried.  She wondered how a new group of people would react to her daughter.  Jackie has Apert Syndrome. LEARN MORE ››


Ted's Excellent Adventure

Officer Rutt’s passion is hardly surprising.  When he was growing up, his mother, Carol, ran a day-care center at their house. LEARN MORE ››

The Weight on His Shoulders

Looking at Brady Tanner today it is hard to believe that the 250 lb., 5-foot-7 powerlifter was born just barely over 4 pounds.  LEARN MORE ››


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Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Office:  919-785-0699
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A fair warning before you see “The Descendants”

If hearing the "R-word" used several times in a gratuitous joke within a movie is something that is going to ruin a night out for you, save your time and heartache and do not see “The Descendants.” read more »

Posted on 2011-11-30 by Ryan

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