Story Category: Special Olympics

獅聲傳愛真情守護

114.12.20 🌞【獅聲傳愛・真情守護】🌞 林玉彪 總監伉儷暨劉振豪 秘書長率領區務內閣團隊，參與台中市東美獅子會主辦的「獅聲傳愛 真情守護－小腦萎縮健康維持服務計畫」捐贈活動，於台中特殊教育學校致贈社服金，關懷罕見疾病病友。 活動導入專業到宅復健服務，協助病友建立規律復健習慣，延緩功能退化。林玉彪總監以醫師專業親切關懷病友與家屬，期盼凝聚更多善的力量，陪伴病友勇敢前行💪

Uniting for Inclusion: Leos Lead with Purpose at the Global Youth Leadership Summit

By Kaitlyn Hamrick, Senior Director of Global Youth Leadership, Special Olympics International In March, something extraordinary happened in Turin, Italy. As the world gathered for the Special Olympics World Winter Games, nearly 100 young changemakers from over 20 countries came together for a different kind of summit—one not defined by competition, but by connection, collaboration,… Continue reading Uniting for Inclusion: Leos Lead with Purpose at the Global Youth Leadership Summit

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… Continue reading 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.… Continue reading 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… Continue reading 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… Continue reading Invigorated and Inspired by Attending the 2024 LCIF Convention in Melbourne