spiring Champions

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This may be off topic but I think for some of you I think this might interest

you. Sincerely Bower

From: Brady Lum, Special Olympics

Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 12:31 PM

To: Bower

Subject: Our Inspiring Champions

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July Spirit

Greetings ,

In July we mark the anniversary of the first ever Special Olympics Games, held

in 1968 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. It is incredible how much has been

accomplished in these 44 years – today we serve

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JOlFgJMLZI> 4 million athletes around the world!

Even more awe-inspiring are our champions and their stories of transformation

through the power and joy of sports.

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JOlFgJMLZI> Natalia Fouts was too shy to join her teammates, but her incredible

coaches helped her gain her footing.

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JOlFgJMLZI> Loretta Claiborne overcame great

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Born with Down syndrome, Susie Doyens remained practically mute for most of her

childhood due to social pressure and anxiety. Special Olympics gave her

confidence.

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JOlFgJMLZI> Watch Video

odds and

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JOlFgJMLZI> Susie Doyens found her voice, leaving us all speechless.

Thank you for being a fan!

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Brady Lum

President & Chief Operating Officer

Special Olympics

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Celebrating Champions

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Loretta Claiborne was born partially blind and did not learn to walk or talk

until the age of 4. Special Olympics helped reveal the champion in her and her

story has inspired many. Meet inspiring Special Olympics athletes and

Olympic medalists who support us.

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Sports at Their Best

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Special Olympics athletes train all year long. State Summer Games are an

opportunity to come together to showcase their talents and celebrate

accomplishments. Photos from the events are full of courage,

determination, and real sports spirit.

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Out of the Shadows

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Natalia Fouts

When nine-year-old Natalia Fouts first joined Special Olympics, she kept to

herself on the sidelines and refused to participate in practice. Caring coaches

helped Natalia open up and try new things.

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Other Stories

* Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver was driven to make a

difference.

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* How it all got started: a look back at the very first

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JOlFgJMLZI> Camp Shriver that launched a movement.

*

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JOlFgJMLZI> Browse our history and see how Special Olympics began from a

backyard summer camp

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JOlFgJMLZI> 2011 Special Olympics Reach Report – an in-depth census of our

impact

* From aquatics to volleyball,

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* Become a

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through friends and family so we can reach more athletes.

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lives of Special Olympics athletes.

Impact In the World

The numbers are in! On an average day Special Olympics hosts 146 competitions

around the world. Learn more about our athletes and our top sports.

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Help Us Reach One More Athlete

Special Olympics transforms athletes’ lives through the joy of sports. Help us

make a difference.

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