Duval County athlete Bryce Montgomery visited News4Jax for an in-studio interview.
UCF Police and Dunkin’ Team Up
As
part of a fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Florida, officers with
the University of Central Florida Police Department delivered donuts to
UCF students, faculty and staff.
Celebrating the MacDonald Training Center
We congratulate the MacDonald Training Center in Tampa on its 70th anniversary of providing much-needed services to people with intellectual and other disabilities.
SPREAD THE WORD >> INCLUSION
On our annual awareness day, students pledged to create communities of inclusion –- where all
people are treated with the respect and compassion that everyone
deserves.
Inclusive Leadership Training
More than 100 student leaders and faculty members participated in our South Florida Youth Summit at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
A VIP Experience
Orlando Health, the PGA TOUR, and the Arnold
Palmer Invitational teamed up to create a VIP experience
for Special Olympics Florida athlete Michael Ladieu.
Amazin’ Mets Create Amazin’ Day for Athletes
The Mets
Spring Training clinic gave our athletes a chance to
work on their game, mingle with Mets players, collect some autographs
and grab a few photos.
In recognition of Black History Month
Gadsden County
athlete Robert Jackson spoke about his career and about the leaders who have inspired him.
Athlete Reporting from the Big Game
Special
Olympics Florida athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie is living out his dream
this week, working as a broadcaster at Super Bowl Media Row in Phoenix.
2023 Swimming Invitational
Athletes competed in the two-day event,
which was rescheduled after being postponed by hurricanes last fall.
Remembering Harvey L. Massey
We mourn the passing of Philanthropist & Entrepreneur Harvey Massey and extend condolences to his family.
Meet the 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
We recognize and celebrate the champions who have dedicated themselves to building a world of inclusion and acceptance.
Special Olympics Florida Athletes Headed to the World Games
The Special Olympics World Games are coming, and Special Olympics Florida athletes will be there!
Lighting the Torch at Publix
The annual Torch Icon Campaign
kicked off this week at Publix Super Markets all across Florida and runs through January 22.
Tallahassee Media Profiles Hall of Fame Members
WCTV (CBS) and WTXL (ABC)
spoke with
Robert Jackson and Melba Jacobs, describing their long history
with Special Olympics Florida.
Tampa Magazine Spotlights Athlete of the Year Mary Frances Smith
Learn about what motivates Mary Frances and how she’s making her community a better place to live.
An Extraordinary Year
A year-end message from Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.
State Golf Championships
Nearly
300 golfers came together to compete at the Walt
Disney World Magnolia and Palm courses.
Race for Inclusion: Gainesville
More than 600 participants and 52 teams came to the University of Florida to support the athletes of Special Olympics Florida and help build communities where all people are treated with dignity and respect.
Special Olympics Florida Invitational at Walt Disney World
Undaunted by a tropical storm, some 500 participants turned out in early November for the Special Olympics Florida Invitational at Walt Disney World.
Race for Inclusion: Tallahassee
Nearly 120 runners and walkers turned out for the second annual race held at FSU.
50th Anniversary Gala
The event honored 50 years of working to improve the lives of people
with intellectual disabilities and celebrated our supporters,
volunteers, corporate partners, athletes, and our newest Leadership
Award winners.
Race for Inclusion: Orlando
More
than 200 runners and walkers turned out for the second annual
Orlando Race for Inclusion
at Sunset Walk Orlando.
Triathlete Competes in IRONMAN World Championship
Chris Nikic has made history again by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete the
IRONMAN® World Championship in Hawaii, with a time of 16 hours and 31
minutes.
Special Olympics Florida Runner Takes on the London Marathon
In early October, Seminole County distance runner Samantha Rodriquez took on her third marathon in less than a year.
National Coaches Day
We celebrate and thank
the incredible coaches who share their time and talents with the
athletes of Special Olympics Florida.
Making a Splash at the Swim for Inclusion
They’re off and running – and swimming – in the 2022 Race
for Inclusion. The first event was held on September 24 at Lucky’s Lake
in Orlando.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
A perfect time for us to highlight the workplace contributions made by our athletes and people with disabilities everywhere.
Unified Champion Schools Earn National Honor
Let’s
hear it for the 13 Florida schools that have been designated Special
Olympics National Banner Unified Champion Schools for 2022-2023!
Fun to Spare at State Bowling
More than 700 athletes and Unified partners took on the lanes at
Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando.