Making a Difference

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Celebrate a life of love and inclusion on September 25th! Special Olympics and Best Buddies invite you to join the first-ever Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day (EKS Day) worldwide. This annual event honors Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s legacy by promoting inclusion, acceptance, and unity for those with intellectual disabilities.

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Life Changing Shoelaces

Transform Your Child’s Life with Locklaces: Say Goodbye to Frustration & Tripping Struggling to help your child tie their shoes? Meet Locklaces – the life-changing elastic shoelaces that simplify shoe-tying for kids, especially those with autism or special needs.

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Racing to Renovate

Discover how one inspiring family transformed their home into an inclusive space that welcomes everyone.

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Real Life…with the Hopkins Family

The Hopkins family’s inspiring journey began when both daughters were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Against all odds, Leslie and her husband embraced this new reality with open hearts, transforming challenges into opportunities.

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“Real Life”… with “Momentrepreneur” Yvonne Pierre

Yvonne Pierre’s memoir, “The Day My Soul Cried,” is a heartfelt journey from despair to discovery. As an advocacy founder and motivational speaker, Yvonne navigates motherhood, personal growth, and Special Needs awareness with grace and resilience. Join her as she transforms challenges into triumphs—because every soul has untapped potential waiting to shine.

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Catherine Purple Cherry

Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP, founder and owner of Maryland-based Purple Cherry Architects, sees purpose through architectural design.

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Snowdrop

Discover how one flower’s resilience mirrors our children’s struggles against cerebral palsy and autism. Andrew Brereton’s heartfelt journey reveals how hope blooms through adversity, offering unexpected support to parents navigating similar challenges.

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Mrs. Scordino

Mrs. Scordino’s remarkable impact at school transforms challenges into success for every student through unwavering dedication and innovative strategies tailored to each learner’s unique needs.

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Special Olympics Is Truly Special and Much More Than Just Sports

Discover the profound impact welcoming diversity through Special Olympics can have on your own family. See how a simple choice to include everyone leads to life-changing experiences for both children and adults alike. Witness firsthand how this powerful program teaches invaluable skills beyond sports, transforming lives in unexpected ways. Ready to rethink inclusivity?

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Joe & Michelle Duffey

Two years ago, Joe and Michelle Duffey started an Indian River Special Olympics Soccer Team. While the husband was away due to work commitments managing from afar, the wife juggled her job, family obligations, sleep—anything but sleep—to get the team off the ground.

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