While we all hurdle around our televisions to watch the 2012 Olympics in London, we can't forget about our other Olympians that aren't getting the world-wide spotlight. These Olympians I speak of are the ones that have overcome the most and pushed the hardest. Our Special Olympians are truly just as impressive as professional ones, for they also had to fight to get where they are today.
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. (via website)
Special Olympics take place everywhere in the largest of cities and smallest of towns. The Special Olympics gives those with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities. This goes beyond sports, though. The Special Olympics instills skills and attitudes that shape lives forever.
Don't forget to think about the Special Olympics while watching the London Olympics! As you know, these Olympians are worth our attention as well.
To learn more or donate, feel free to visit their website: http://www.specialolympics.org/
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