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Monthly Archives: December 2016

Finishing Strong

Posted on December 22, 2016 | Posted in Athlete Leadership • Competition • Giving • Health Programs • Intellectual Disabilities • Little Elites • Sports • Unified Champion Schools • Unified Sports • Young Athletes

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As December 31st draws near, it is clear this has been a year of transformational impact for Special Olympics Florida.  Our athletes are succeeding on and off the playing field and have a bigger stage than ever to showcase their abilities.  Here are just a few of the highlights from 2016.

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Smiles, Cheers, and No Fears

Posted on December 16, 2016 | Posted in Competition • Sports

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Cheers and excitement radiated from Starke, Florida, on December 9 when friends and family gathered around to watch 65 athletes compete for the chance at first place. The Bradford County School Board and Special Olympics Florida – Bradford County hosted their second annual School Roster track and field meet at Bradford High School. From 25-meter assisted walk to 100-meter relay, brave athletes pushed to do their best in every event they attempted.

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New Year’s Healthy Resolutions

Posted on December 14, 2016 | Posted in Health Programs

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With the holiday season upon us, 2017 is not far behind. New Year’s Day stands as a holiday that welcomes in a new year of opportunity for all. The opportunities are endless with a new year in mind, regardless of the set-backs in the previous year. It is a day that represents a new beginning for those who want it. Opportunities in the new year include healthy lifestyle changes in exercise, mental health, and diet.

The New Year’s resolution…we hear about it, talk about it, but do we ever actually pull through with it? 2017 can be the year of change for those who crave it.

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