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What is Special Olympics? Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming for more than 2.25 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 160 countries, Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people’s diverse gifts. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. How many people does Special Olympics serve? Special Olympics serves more than 2.25 million persons with intellectual disabilities in more than 200 Programs in more than 160 countries. What is the Special Olympics Athlete Oath? "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
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The Boundless Playground
at Langan Park. A playground for everyone! Special Olympics of Mobile County would like to commend everyone
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