Special Olympics

intellectual disabilities had. 3. The straight arms describe equality and outreach. 4. Finally, the raised arms symbolize joy, the joy that has come from this organization. You know what Special Olympics are, now I’ll explain why they started. II. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of JFK, was the mastermind behind Special Olympics. A. Shriver’s sister, Rosemary, had an intellectual disability. 1. The two played all kinds of sports together growing up. 2. But in those days, there were very limited programs

of the Special Olympics, conducted at the McCann athletic center at Marist College. This day taught me numerous things about people with special needs and also myself. One day in March I received a text message form my coach, Coach Michael Gongas. He asked me if I would like to assist in the lacrosse team’s involvement in the Special Olympics. I without hesitation, explained yes. Since high school

organization is called the Special Olympics. They make every effort to use their money as efficiently as possible. “More than 80 percent of our expenditures go to supporting program activities – including supporting local training and competition...,” (Donor FAQs.) The Special Olympics is a very helpful organization because it helps those with disabilities identify their capabilities, make friends, and have fun competing in athletic competitions. The Special Olympics are helping millions around

I chose Special Olympics as my nonprofit organization because I think more people need to know more about it. The Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to 5.7 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 172 countries. Special Olympics competitions are held every day, all around the world—including local, national and regional competitions, adding up to more than 100,000

In 2013 I attended my first special olympics event, I was so nervous because I had never been around special needs kids and didn’t know how to act or treat them, but the kids made it so easy. Now each year I attend at least four special olympics events and I have the amazing opportunity to travel with the kids to Special Olympics State at Troy University for a weekend. My aunt, Nan Franks is who I thank for introducing me to the sweetest kids I have ever met and also who I thank for giving me so

This past Sunday I volunteered at Special Olympics. It was my first time volunteering there beings I wasn’t able to make it last year, and it truly was inspiring. I honestly have never seen more determination, dedication, sportsmanship, and smiles packed into one place. My athlete buddy was in three events, which was the softball throw, the 100-meter dash, and the 4 x 100 relay, and I stuck with her from the first event all the way until the very last event of the day. It got to be pretty long, and

past year, I have enjoyed volunteering at events that meant a lot to me. Doing service hours is not something I dread because I always end up making really great memories. My favorite events I gave time to was the Josh project, Special Olympics, and USA Swimming’s Junior Olympics. I learned much more than I expected from these amazing experiences, especially involving the less fortunate, disabled, and children in general. First, the Josh Project is an organization held at the high school of St. Francis

The Olympic Savior The Olympics have always been a special world tradition. More than just sports, its an event with such influence and spirit that it can unify an entire world of contrasting people. In its beginnings, the event was regarded so holy that even military threats and ongoing wars would be suspended for its duration. However, the cancellation of three (including 2 consecutive) Games demonstrated that as international politics and dispute increased, the importance and significance of

Over the span of three months I was able to acquire various amounts of information from the individuals with the Raleigh County Special Olympics. I was able to collaborate with the coaches, parents, and athletes to find out what technique worked best for each child with special needs. Upon my arrival, I had no idea how much fun I would have volunteering for Special Olympics basketball skills. Throughout the time I was there, I was able to see different diagnoses previously discussed in class. This

I begin my paper I wanted to give a little history on the background of the Special Olympics. The first International Special Olympics Games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago 1968. It was originally started by a woman named Anne McGlone Burke, who was a physical education teacher with the Chicago Park school district. She began with the idea for a one-time Olympic-style athletic competition for people with special needs. Burke then contacted Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who was the head of the