No Athlete Left Behind: Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Transforming Lives of Athletes with Profound Disabilities through MATP

Imagine a world where every athlete, regardless of ability, has the chance to shine through sport. This vision is becoming a reality thanks to the extraordinary partnership between the Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Together, they are harnessing the transformative power of sport to empower athletes with profound… Fortsätt läsa No Athlete Left Behind: Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Transforming Lives of Athletes with Profound Disabilities through MATP

Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International carry the Torch of Hope while making a Big Splash in Trinidad and Tobago

On November 8, 2024, on a crystal-clear day in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago, Kester Edwards’ dream of hosting beach games in the Caribbean became a reality. Kester Edwards is a longtime Special Olympics athlete, Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow. He is also the Manager of Sport and Development at Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C.… Fortsätt läsa Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International carry the Torch of Hope while making a Big Splash in Trinidad and Tobago

Unified Run

The Lions of Northern Greece co-organized with Special Olympics Hellas the largest unified event in Greece, specifically a Unified Run, a symbolic 1,000-meter race with 150 Special Olympics Hellas athletes, many school children from Northern Greece, and several volunteers. Unified Sports join people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired… Fortsätt läsa Unified Run

Invigorated and Inspired by Attending the 2024 LCIF Convention in Melbourne

I have had the pleasure of working with Special Olympics International for the last 14 years. In early 2023, when Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) had their board meeting in Ireland, I was lucky enough to attend a supporting event hosted by Special Olympics Ireland. Many may not know this, but Special Olympics and LCIF… Fortsätt läsa Invigorated and Inspired by Attending the 2024 LCIF Convention in Melbourne