As part of the continued collaboration across the US State of Florida, Special Olympics Florida Chief Executive Officer (and Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF)!) Sherry Wheelock has bestowed upon Special Olympics Florida athlete Kerry Ford the distinguished Melvin Jones Fellowship! Kerry Ford is an exemplary Special Olympics athlete and community leader since 2014, and competes in… Continue reading Special Olympics Florida — Melvin Jones Fellow
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LCIF supports Special Olympics Albania workshop
Special Olympics Albania, with support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation, organized a workshop (classroom and practical) on Special Olympics and Unified Sports at the Sports University of Tirana on 21 February 2022. Sara Bala, Special Olympics Albania, said the event was “fabulous” and they never expected to have such a response from participating university… Continue reading LCIF supports Special Olympics Albania workshop
Special Olympics Tanzania sends thanks to LCIF!
A team of Special Olympics Tanzania athletes from the Nyaragusu refugee camp sends a message of thanks to Lions Clubs International Foundation for their support of the recent National Games in Tanzania. The team is made of refugee youth with intellectual disabilities and Unified Partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities).
Family Healthy Forum For Somalia
Special Olympics Somalia hosted a Family Health Forum Funded by LCIF, highlighting Public Healthy Related topics – a Second for Somalia. After the forum a MOU was signed by Special Olympics Somalia and Lions Clubs Provincial Zone of Somalia for Strategic Partnership. The forum, attended by 21 parents, 6 athletes, 4 Lions, and 2 Leos,… Continue reading Family Healthy Forum For Somalia
Diabetes Awareness in South Africa
Special Olympics South Africa used its provincial floor hockey tournament as an opportunity raise athletes’ awareness of the growing risk of diabetes. To do this, they leaned on their strong partnership with Lions and had the Bryanston Champions Cyber Lions Club join forces with other Lions clubs to provide diabetes education and testing to athletes… Continue reading Diabetes Awareness in South Africa
Tackling Diabetes in eSwatini
167 family members flocked to attend the Family Health Forum hosted by Special Olympics eSwatini at the end. The event was held over 2 days to comply with COVID restrictions which limited the daily size of public gatherings. The forum covered health promotion topics including diabetes which was addressed by local Lions. Unfortunately the diabetes… Continue reading Tackling Diabetes in eSwatini
National Games in Mauritius
Special Olympics Mauritius held its National Games at the end of November and was grateful for the full support of their partner, the Lions Club Curepipe. Many Lions participated in the Opening Ceremony’s parade, handed medals to athletes during the awards ceremonies and volunteered at the Opening Eyes screening, which ran parallel with the games.
Reaching Refugees in Thailand
Special Olympics Thailand became the first program from the Asia Pacific region to begin programming within a refugee camp. Through support from LCIF, Special Olympics trained 28 coaches based in two camps on the Myanmar border. Training will be followed by implementation of sports training to learners at special needs schools within the camps.
OSEAL Leo Forum in Cambodia
Special Olympics Cambodia was thrilled to participate in the OSEAL Leo Forum in Cambodia. Fun activities including football and tug of war were arranged to connect the Leos with Special Olympics athletes.
OSEAL Forum Activation in Japan
With the experience of the Unified bocce at the International Lions Convention still fresh in their minds, Special Olympics Nippon were delighted to have the opportunity to stage a Unified bocce event with Lions at the OSEAL Forum in Hokkaido. International President Gudrun as well as a number of Past International Presidents and Lions Executives… Continue reading OSEAL Forum Activation in Japan